Chalmette refinery explosion: No injuries reported
There is a big regulation enforcement response to an explosion and hearth on the refinery in Chalmette Friday afternoon. A big plume of smoke was seen over the refinery, however it’s unclear what prompted the incident. Sources inform WDSU all staff of the refinery are accounted for and no injuries have been reported right now. According to sources, an explosion was heard and felt throughout the parish. The eastbound lanes of West St. Bernard Highway from Jackson Boulevard to Palmisano Boulevard had been briefly shut down for emergency responders. Those roads have since reopened. Schools close to the refinery stay on lockdown. This is a creating story. Stick with WDSU.com.
There is a big regulation enforcement response to a attainable hearth on the refinery in Chalmette Friday afternoon.
A big plume of smoke was seen over the refinery, however it’s unclear what prompted the incident.
Sources inform WDSU all staff of the refinery are accounted for and no injuries have been reported right now.
According to sources, an explosion was heard and felt throughout the parish.
The eastbound lanes of West St. Bernard Highway from Jackson Boulevard to Palmisano Boulevard are shut down.
Schools close to the refinery are additionally on lockdown.
This is a creating story. Stick with WDSU.com.
