Instant Alert: Chemical plant affected by Harvey goes up in flames in Texas

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Chemical plant affected by Harvey goes up in flames in Texas by on Sep 1, 2017, 6:41 PM Advertisement HOUSTON (AP) — Aerial video shows another fire at a Houston-area chemical plant that lost power after Harvey. Flames and smoke could be seen coming from the Arkema plant in Crosby Friday evening. That came after a container of organic peroxides exploded and caught fire early Thursday, sending acrid smoke into the air. An executive had said up to eight more containers could burn and explode. Arkema says Harvey's floodwaters engulfed its backup generators and knocked out the refrigeration necessary to keep the compounds from degrading and catching fire. The Environmental Protection Agency and local officials said an analysis of the smoke that came from the plant early Thursday showed no reason for alarm. No serious injuries were reported. Still, authorities evacuated an area around the plant. Watch video of the flames below: JUST IN: Smoke and fire raging at the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby, Texas https://t.co/2AQSH2eRoy pic.twitter.com/kIOghc59Sp — CNN (@CNN) September 1, 2017   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011