hurricane laura and petrochemical industry

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Fire burns at Louisiana swimming pool chemical plant

Fire burns at Louisiana swimming pool chemical plant

Hurricane Laura swept through the hub of the U.S. oil and gas industry, setting fire to a manufacturer of chlorine and other highly dangerous chemicals used in swimming pools.
Laura hits petrochemical region, and a factory goes up in flames
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Laura hits petrochemical region, and a factory goes up in flames

The hurricane rolled over a coast studded with oil, gas and chemical plants. Other storms have caused the release of toxic substances, often affecting minority communities.
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