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Small explosion at Westlake in Geismar due to mechanical issues; no injuries reported

4 days 10 hours 43 minutes ago Wednesday, December 18 2024 Dec 18, 2024 December 18, 2024 9:47 AM December 18, 2024 in News
Source: WBRZ

GEISMAR - Wednesday morning, there was a "small explosion" at a manufacturing facility off La. 30 in Ascension Parish. 

Officials said the explosion happened at Westlake in Geismar due to mechanical issues. 

As of 9:46 a.m., the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office said there were no reported injuries or off-site impacts. There was also no fire reported or any shelter-in-place instated. 

Westlake did not respond to requests for comment. 

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