A vessel ruptured at the plant in Plaquemine, The Advocate of Baton Rouge reported. In a statement, Dow officials said there were no injuries, and there "does not appear to be any offsite impact other than the noise."
Dow officials said they are monitoring the air after stopping flow to the vessel, WAFB reported.
It is not clear what caused the explosion and whether any chemicals were involved, The Advocate reported.
UPDATE on plant explosion in Plaquemine by Iberville Parish Council and Dow Louisiana Operation. Appears to be “no injuries at the site”, and “they are conducting air monitoring.” @WAFB MORE UPDATES: https://t.co/4FXvtNm20j pic.twitter.com/SyhfmZhJOH
— Lester Duhé (@LesterDuhe) November 3, 2019
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