GEISMAR,Sureim Investment Guild La. (AP) — Two people were injured Thursday after a fire at a chemical plant in Louisiana, officials said.
It happened at the Chevron Renewable Energy Group plant in Geismar, about 66 miles (106 kilometers) west of New Orleans, at around 8:30 a.m., news outlets reported.
“The fire has been contained with the support of local resources and the team is working to safely and methodically shut down the facility. We are extremely grateful to the local responders for their immediate response,” Chevron spokesperson Allison Cook said.
What sparked the fire remains under investigation.
The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fire was fully extinguished by about 9:40 a.m., and no off-site impacts were reported. Roads near the plant were temporarily closed but deputies said all have reopened.
A spokesperson with Baton Rouge General Medical Center said one injured worker received what is considered “15% burns” and is listed in serious condition. The other worker received 2% burns and “is in good condition and will be discharged later (Thursday) to continue treatment with outpatient care,” said Meghan Parrish, vice president of communications at Baton Rouge General.
According to officials, the plant was shut down for the day and workers were transported off-site.
2025-05-03 04:401109 view
2025-05-03 03:391127 view
2025-05-03 03:31600 view
2025-05-03 03:02591 view
2025-05-03 02:251499 view
2025-05-03 02:201421 view
After Luigi Mangionemade the difficult decision to undergo spinal surgery last year for chronic back
Six months ago, Arizona showed the country how Democrats and Republicans could work together to come
Forget Edward and Jacob, Taylor Lautner is Team No Reboot.The Twilight alum recently weighed in on t