"Evacuation Ordered as Marathon Petroleum Refinery Fire and Chemical Leak Threaten Louisiana Residents"
TL;DR
Residents within a one-mile radius of a fire at a Marathon Petroleum refinery storage tank in Garyville, Louisiana, have been ordered to temporarily evacuate as a precautionary measure. The fire is contained to the refinery's property, and there have been no reported injuries. Marathon Petroleum Corp. stated that their main priority is ensuring the safety of employees, contractors, and the surrounding community, and an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire.
- Residents near a Marathon Petroleum refinery fire in Louisiana ordered to evacuate CNN
- Chemical leak, fire reported at Marathon Petroleum refinery in Garyville; evacuation order issued FOX 8 Local First
- Two-mile evacuation ordered after chemical release, fire at Garyville petroleum refinery NOLA.com
- LIVE VIDEO: Marathon Refinery in Garyville reports fire, chemical leak; evacuations ordered WDSU New Orleans
- New video shows flames, smoke shoot into air in Garyville from refinery fire WDSU News
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