Fire at Refinery Storage Tank in Garyville, Louisiana
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Fire crews in Garyville, Louisiana, have successfully contained a large fire at a refinery storage tank, which is situated around 40 miles west of New Orleans, according to authorities.
Mandatory Evacuation Order Lifted
The mandatory evacuation order that was issued on Friday morning within a two-mile radius of the facility has been lifted by St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, as stated by the parish.
Fire Under Control
The statement released by Marathon Petroleum Corporation confirmed that the fire is currently under control and has been contained within the common containment-dike area of two tanks on the refinery’s property. However, both tanks have sustained damage.
Cause of the Incident to be Investigated
An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the incident, as stated in the announcement.
Refinery Fire Contained to Property
Marathon’s spokesperson, Justin Lawrence, clarified that the fire is contained to the refinery’s property and is not directly affecting the tank itself. It is limited to the product surrounding the tank, which is a naphtha product used as components to make gasoline.
Lawrence emphasized, “The fire is not in the tank, it is around the perimeter where the naphtha is pooling.”
Additionally, he mentioned that the fire started as a small flame, but as the day got hotter, it reignited and became more challenging to control.
Investigation for More Information
CNN has reached out to the St. John the Baptist Parish office of emergency management, fire department, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for further details about the incident.
Focusing on Fire Suppression
The main priority at the moment is extinguishing the fire as quickly as possible, according to Justin Lawrence.
Update on Fire Suppression Activities
A Friday night update from St. John the Baptist Parishwww.cnn.com – 2023-08-26 08:14:00
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