
Chemical Leak and Fire Spark Evacuation at Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Garyville
A chemical leak and fire have been reported at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Garyville, Louisiana. Residents within a one-mile radius of the refinery have been ordered to evacuate as a precautionary measure. The incident, which involved a naphtha release and fire at a storage tank, was contained on company property and there were no reported injuries. Air monitoring has been deployed, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.