There was a leak and fire at the Marathon Refinery in Garyville. The incident occurred at the benzene production unit of the refinery, causing a temporary shutdown. The leak was quickly contained, and no injuries were reported. The local authorities responded to the scene and conducted air monitoring to ensure the safety of nearby residents. The cause of the leak is currently under investigation. Marathon is working to repair the facility and resume operations as quickly as possible. However, the incident has raised concerns about the safety of the refinery and its impact on the surrounding area..
Emergency crews are responding to a fire and leak at Marathon Petroleum in Garyville Friday morning. The company tells WDSU that local emergency responders are currently responding to a naphtha release and fire at a storage tank at the St. John the Baptist Refinery. Residents near the refinery say flames can be seen dozens of feet in the air. Marathon said in a statement, “The release and fire are contained within the refinery’s property and there have been no injuries. As a precaution, air monitoring has been deployed in the community. No off-site impacts have been detected. All regulatory notifications have been made.”A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for all residents within a two-mile radius of the fire. A shelter is in place at East St. John Preparatory Academy gym for those who need a place to go. State Police have closed Louisiana Highway 44 near the site. Transportation is available for anyone who needs it by calling 985-652-2222.For more information about the evacuation order, contact the Parish emergency management at 985-652-2222. Naphtha is a flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture.The full statement from Marathon can be read here: “Marathon Petroleum personnel and local emergency responders are currently responding to a naphtha release and fire at a storage tank at the company’s Garyville, Louisiana, refinery. The release and fire are contained within the refinery’s property and there have been no injuries. As a precaution, air monitoring has been deployed in the community. No off-site impacts have been detected. “All regulatory notifications have been made. As always, our main priority is to ensure the safety of our employees and contractors, our neighbors within our surrounding community, first responders, and to limit environmental impact. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the release.”St. John Preparatory Academy has been placed under lockdown due to the fire. Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School, also known as GMMS, is releasing immediately, with district transportation bringing home students who normally ride the bus. Parents and guardians are asked to pick up students immediately, according to parish officials.
Emergency crews are responding to a fire and leak at Marathon Petroleum in Garyville Friday morning.
The company tells WDSU that local emergency responders are currently responding to a naphtha release and fire at a storage tank at the St. John the Baptist Refinery.
Residents near the refinery say flames can be seen dozens of feet in the air.
Marathon said in a statement, “The release and fire are contained within the refinery’s property and there have been no injuries. As a precaution, air monitoring has been deployed in the community. No off-site impacts have been detected. All regulatory notifications have been made.”
A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for all residents within a two-mile radius of the fire.
A shelter is in place at East St. John Preparatory Academy gym for those who need a place to go.
State Police have closed Louisiana Highway 44 near the site.
Transportation is available for anyone who needs it by calling 985-652-2222.
For more information about the evacuation order, contact the Parish emergency management at 985-652-2222.
Naphtha is a flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture.
The full statement from Marathon can be read here:
“Marathon Petroleum personnel and local emergency responders are currently responding to a naphtha release and fire at a storage tank at the company’s Garyville, Louisiana, refinery. The release and fire are contained within the refinery’s property and there have been no injuries. As a precaution, air monitoring has been deployed in the community. No off-site impacts have been detected.
“All regulatory notifications have been made. As always, our main priority is to ensure the safety of our employees and contractors, our neighbors within our surrounding community, first responders, and to limit environmental impact. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the release.”
St. John Preparatory Academy has been placed under lockdown due to the fire.
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School, also known as GMMS, is releasing immediately, with district transportation bringing home students who normally ride the bus.
Parents and guardians are asked to pick up students immediately, according to parish officials.
Emergency crews are responding to a fire and leak at Marathon Petroleum in Garyville, Louisiana. The fire and release of naphtha are contained within the refinery’s property and there have been no injuries. As a precaution, air monitoring has been deployed in the community and no off-site impacts have been detected. A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for residents within a two-mile radius of the fire, with a shelter available at East St. John Preparatory Academy gym. State Police have closed the nearby highway and transportation assistance is available. A full investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the release.
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