Chemical Plant in Texas Explodes After Hurricane Damage

Arkema SA of France said its plant in Crosby, Texas damaged by Hurricane Harvey has suffered explosions after a major flood knocked out power supplies, needed to refrigerate volatile chemicals. Having already lost its electricity supply and backup generators, two explosions and black smoke were reported at 2:00 a.m. local time, the company said in a statement on Thursday. Arkema had already evacuated workers, and local authorities had cleared the area prior to the blow.-- More...