Firefighters remain on the Marathon Petroleum facility near Garyville more than 24 hours after a chemical leak and fire caused an evacuation near the plant.
According to St. John the Baptist Parish officials, much of the fire has been extinguished, but flare-up are happening occasionally. Residents in the area may see intermittent smoke from the plant while firefighters continue to battle the blaze and as those flare-ups happen. Officials say they are confident that “there is no risk of additional fire.”
Meanwhile, officials are still monitoring the air quality as a precaution. Officials say they have not yet seen any negative impacts on the air quality in the area.
Residents who have been impacted by the fire and have a claim may call 1-866-601-5880. That number is in operation 24 hours a day.
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