A chemical leak and fire at a Marathon Petroleum refinery in Garyville, Louisiana, has prompted evacuations in a two-mile radius. There have been no reports of injuries.
The leak involved naphtha, a flammable liquid that can be used as fuel. The fire was contained to a storage tank at the refinery.
Marathon Petroleum said it is doing everything possible to get the fire out. The company said the evacuations are as a precaution.
Some area schools have been evacuated while others are under shelter in place orders.
The cause of the leak and fire is under investigation.
Some additional details:
- The refinery is located in a rural area about 40 miles west of New Orleans.
- The evacuation order includes about 2,500 people.
- The fire was first reported at around 9:30 a.m. local time.
- The cause of the leak and fire is still under investigation.
