In the aftermath of a Category 4 hurricane, a fire at BioLab chemical plant causes a chlorine leak in Westlake, Louisiana, a community surrounded by petro-chemical facilities. Smoke and chemicals flowed over Interstate 10, which was closed. Residents were instructed to turn off the air conditioning if they had electricity, and shelter in place.
https://twitter.com/TheBradSowder/status/1298991534537203718
https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/news/2020/08/27/lake-charles-i-10-bridge-fire-chlorie-leak-sulphur/5644167002/
https://www.kplctv.com/2020/08/27/fire-chemical-plant-westlake/
Earlier this year, Mossville residents petitioned Louisiana DEQ to reject increased emissions from another facility. https://www.humanrightsnetwork.org/press/2020/2/18/concerned-citizens-of-mossville-and-university-network-for-human-rights-urge-louisiana-deq-to-reject-sasols-request-for-increase-in-toxic-emissions-from-lake-charles-facility
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