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Explosions at Arkema Plant Near Houston Cause Massive Fire
Two explosions at the Arkema Inc plant in Crosby near Houston ignited a blaze as floodwaters disrupted cooling systems for organic peroxides. Authorities warned residents downwind to stay indoors while eight other trailers remained a blast risk. No serious injuries were reported.
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Houston
Arkema Inc
Nicholas Ashford
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Environmental Protection Agency
Texas Environmental Regulators
Crosby
Arkema
Harvey
Andrea Morrow
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Texas A&m Chemical Safety
Sam Mannan
Greater
France
Rachel Moreno
Harris County
Moreno
Crosby Volunteer Fire Department
Rich Rennard
Rennard
Texas’ Environmental Commission
U.S
Commission
U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration