By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/chemical-fire-breaks-out-in-hurricane-lauras-wake-louisiana-governor-warns Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Chemical fire breaks out in Hurricane Laura’s wake, Louisiana governor warns Nation Aug 27, 2020 12:13 PM EDT A large chemical fire has sent a dangerous cloud over Lake Charles, Louisiana, hours after the eye of Hurricane Laura passed directly over the city. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the fire was burning Thursday morning just outside the city, and he’s advising storm survivors to shelter in place. https://twitter.com/LouisianaGov/status/1299009238317043712 Edwards tweeted that people “in the Westlake/Moss Bluff/Sulphur area” should close their windows and doors and turn off their air conditioning units. LIVE MAP: Track Hurricane Laura A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
A large chemical fire has sent a dangerous cloud over Lake Charles, Louisiana, hours after the eye of Hurricane Laura passed directly over the city. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says the fire was burning Thursday morning just outside the city, and he’s advising storm survivors to shelter in place. https://twitter.com/LouisianaGov/status/1299009238317043712 Edwards tweeted that people “in the Westlake/Moss Bluff/Sulphur area” should close their windows and doors and turn off their air conditioning units. LIVE MAP: Track Hurricane Laura A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now