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Major explosion, injuries reported at chemical plant in Geismar, La. [photos, live updates]; Jindal: 1 killed, 73 injured; Update: 2 fatalities

Breaking news out of Geismar, Louisiana:

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According to Louisiana State Police, it is the Williams Olefins plant on LA 3115.

There have been reports of injuries. Emergency crews are on the scene.

Updates:

Reuters reports that an unknown number of injured people are being treated, according to the fire department. Hospitals have reportedly been told to expect patients.

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Reports are coming in of seven injuries:

More images:

The latest news:

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There is reportedly the possibility of a secondary explosion:

Update:

Charlie Kaye of CBS News reports that seven people are dead. Twitchy will update if and when additional confirmation of fatalities is available.

https://twitter.com/CharlieKayeCBS/status/345201087986405378

This tweet from a news organization disputes Kaye’s report. Let’s hope this one is right.

Update: Good news for now:

However, six burn victims are reportedly hospitalized.

CNBC reports 25 people injured.

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Additional confirmation that no fatalities have been reported:

Photos continue to come in:

Update:

At least 30 victims are hospitalized.

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Gov. Bobby Jindal sends his prayers.

Info for family members of possible victims:

A clearer photo of workers fleeing the plant:

Fortunately, it appears the plant is in an industrial area and for now, residential neighborhoods are safe.

Update:

The latest reports indicate one fatality and seven to eight injuries have been confirmed.

The fire is reportedly out and crews are continuing a controlled burn of hazardous materials.

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Update:

Update II:

Twitchy will monitor this developing story and update as details become available.

Editor’s note: Injury and fatality reports have been unreliable. We will report the latest, but will not update the title of this post until we have reliable confirmation.

 

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