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Arkema plant fire in Crosby raises flood risk questions
Thick black smoke belched from Arkema's Crosby Texas chemical plant as floodwaters disabled backup generators and refrigeration, triggering explosions of organic peroxides. Authorities established a 1.5 mile evacuation buffer while officials assess risks and firms defend emergency plans amid Harvey’s aftermath.
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Houston
Houston Area
Arkema
Crosby
Harvey
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
David Gray
Arkema Inc
Rachel Moreno
Harris County Fire Marshal Office
Janet Smith
Rich Rowe
Texas Environmental Agency
Texas A&m University
Moreno
Crosby Volunteer Fire Department