Chemical fire off I-10 in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura’s landfall

A large chemical plant fire has been reported along I-10 just west of Lake Charles, Louisiana officials warn. Governor John Bel Edwards tweeted that Westlake-area residents should shelter-in-place and turn off their air conditioning as a precaution: “There is a chemical fire in the Westlake/Moss Bluff/Sulphur area. Residents are advised to shelter in place until further notice and close your doors and windows.“ Social media photos and videos, which started appearing online around 9:30 a.m., showed a large