Rumbles Following Mysterious Explosion at Geismar Louisiana Petrochemical Plant – June 13 2013

Explosion: A fire started by an explosion broke out at a Louisiana chemical plant Thursday morning and injured 64, some critically. One was reported dead

 

An enormous and mysterious explosion rocked the surroundings of Geismar, Louisiana, a Mississippi River community about 20 miles southeast of Baton Rouge at 8:37 a.m. The blast was followed by a huge fire.

 

The still unexplained explosion occurred at a petrochemical plant of the Williams Company Inc., where highly flammable gasses including ethylene and propylene are produced. Witnesses report that a fireball rose 300 feet into the air and the ground shook at neighboring plants.

 

The following blaze killed one persons, burned and injured another 73 workers.

Victims: Officials said at least injured at the petrochemical plant explosion at 8:30 Thursday morning. The fire was out by 11am

 

Officials said at least injured at the petrochemical plant explosion at 8:30 Thursday morning. The fire was out by 11am.

 

Remnants: Smoke poured from the Williams Olefins plant after the initial fire was contained in what was called a 'controlled burn.'

 

Smoke poured from the Williams Olefins plant after the initial fire was contained in what was called a ‘controlled burn.’  Early tests did not indicate dangerous levels of any chemicals around the plant, according to DEQ spokesperson Jean Kelly, who called the blaze an ‘ethylene fire.’ However, a hazmat team was reportedly on the scene to decontaminate the area and nearby residents were told to remain indoors with doors and windows closed.

Rushed to the scene: Smoke rises over a local police car. Ascension Parish, Louisiana's Williams-Olefins chemical plant saw a massive explosion Thursday that injured over 30 people

 

Ground shakings and tremblors were felt several miles from the plant. 

 

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