In the United States – a massive explosion at a chemical plant and a fire at another (video)

In the USA there was a massive explosion at a chemical plant in Texas and a fire at a chemical plant in South Carolina.

In Texas, the explosion occurred Wednesday night, November 27, at the plant in Port Neches, near the border of Texas with Louisiana. The explosion injured several workers, but their life out of danger – that rescuers have called a miracle.

A few hours after the explosion police Department Port Neches in Facebook published a statement, which noted «tremendous damage throughout the city».

«Please keep off the roads near refineries. We are doing everything we can, that everyone was safe and was informed,» said the police.

Many residents reported broken Windows in homes. For everyone who was within a half-mile from the plant TPC, was declared a mandatory evacuation.

In Port Neches right now pic.twitter.com/IJ45BJQB8Z

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Group TPC, which owns the plant in Port Neches, provides a wide range of products for chemical and oil companies worldwide. The company employs more than 175 full-time employees and 50 contractors.

Residents urged to stay indoors, close Windows, turn off fans and air conditioners.

At the same time, the authorities in Charleston (state of South Carolina) are working to contain a leak at a chemical plant, LANXESS after the fire broke out.

Residents of areas North of downtown Charleston also ordered to close their Windows and doors. Later this order was canceled.

LANXESS is a chemical Corporation that has operations globally. The company in Charleston produces chloride of phosphorus, plus numerous derivative products for agrochemicals.

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