Another fire breaks out at Calcasieu Refinery
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A fire broke out at the Calcasieu Refining Company in Louisiana while crews were working on dismantling an old tank that had previously caught fire. The incident occurred as repairs were being conducted and some liquid was still left in the tank. The fire, which produced a significant amount of smoke, was quickly contained, and precautionary measures were taken to ensure the safety of nearby individuals. A shelter-in-place order was issued for a one-mile radius but was lifted within half an hour. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and unlike the previous fire, no evacuations were necessary.
According to Adam Judice, the controller of Calcasieu Refinery, there remains a possibility of another fire occurring in the next few days as the tank continues to be dismantled. Firefighting teams equipped with foam trucks are present on-site to quickly extinguish any potential fires. Judice emphasized the need for preparedness and stated that the teams would remain until the tank was fully demobilized. To stay informed about shelter-in-place orders, people were encouraged to sign up for Calcashout's emergency alarm system.
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