Trucks make their way through flood waters on a road leading to the Arkema plant(AFP)
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2 explosions, black smoke reported from Arkema Inc plant in Crosby, Texas
Was at risk of exploding due to "critical issue" caused by hurricane
Facility had been evacuated after dangerous loss of on-site refrigeration
Local emergency officials on Thursday reported two explosions at a flooded chemical plant in the Texas town of Crosby, its operators Arkema Inc said.
"At approximately 2 am CDT (0700 GMT), we were notified by the Harris County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) of two explosions and black smoke coming from the Arkema Inc plant in Crosby, Texas," the company statement said.
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office in a later tweet confirmed "a series of chemical reactions at the @Arkema_Inc Crosby facility."
"There has been intermittent smoke, please stay clear of the area."
'A few pops'Update on #Crosby #Arkema. pic.twitter.com/gYYHBzy6n7
— Harris Co. FMO (@hcfmo) August 31, 2017
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