Dow Louisiana facility experiences fire.

Breaking News: Fire Breaks Out at Dow’s Plaquemine Chemical Facility in Louisiana

In a statement late on Friday, Dow, the U.S. chemical maker, reported a fire at its Plaquemine chemical facility in Louisiana. The company’s Emergency Operations Center is managing the situation, and all personnel at the facility have been accounted for. Dow Louisiana, in a statement posted on Facebook, assured that they are in contact with officials.

Explosions at the facility in Iberville Parish shook homes in the nearby state capital, Baton Rouge, according to WAFB TV. Plant officials are still investigating the cause of the incident, which started around 9:15 p.m. (0215 GMT), as reported by the CBS affiliate.

Reuters reached out to Dow for comment, but there has been no immediate response.

The Iberville Parish Council Office Of Emergency Preparedness issued a “shelter in place” order for residents within a half-mile radius. However, Dow’s air monitoring system has not detected any concerning readings, as stated in a Facebook post by officials.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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