United States
Chemical Plant Explosion
Before Hurricane Harvey made landfall last Friday, the Arkema chemical plant, 21 miles from Houston, shut down production. Despite the shutdown, at around 3 am EST today, the Harris County sheriff notified Arkema of two explosions and black smoke in the air which would irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs. Officials have evacuated the area and are asking residents not to return until it is safe to do so.
This map depicts the location of the explosion at Arkema. Click on the map to read more about the story.
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