Louisiana: Shelter-in-place order lifted for Iberville residents after Dow Chemical plant fire, chlorine spill
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Residents in the parish of Iberville, Louisiana, were instructed to shelter in place following a fire and a chlorine spill at a Dow Chemical plant Monday evening. The order was lifted early Tuesday.
Chlorine Leak Advisory Plaquemine - Louisiana State Police Emergency Service Unit is responding to a chlorine leak at the DOW Chemical Plant in Iberville Parish. LA Hwy1 is closed in both directions. A shelter in placed has been issued as crews assess this incident. pic.twitter.com/nc4FDnufqE
Residents miles away from the facility reported smelling chlorine, which was carried due to smoke rising from the flames and wind, officials said.
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