The CEO of a chemical plant in Texas says an “explosion is imminent” after massive flooding in the wake of Harvey.
Officials at the Arkema chemical site in Crosby, Texas has been shut down since Friday. On Wednesday they said that the situation has become serious.
#Update on #Arkema Facility in Crosby, TX from Harris County Officials. pic.twitter.com/SgWMgWTgrz
— @hcfmo (@hcfmo) August 30, 2017
CEO of @Arkema_Inc says no way to prevent explosion at its Crosby, TX chemical plant because of massive flooding. #TexasFlood
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 30, 2017
Chemicals in plant will degrade and lead to a fire or explosion within next 6 days, warns @Arkema_Inc CEO. https://t.co/Va5cv8eCsC
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) August 30, 2017