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August 31st, 2017 
Awake Goy A flooded chemical plant near Houston exploded twice early Thursday, sending a plume of smoke into the air and triggering a fire that the firm plans to let “burn itself out.”
Arkema Group, one of the world’s largest chemical companies, had warned Wednesday that the plant would catch fire and explode at some point — adding that there was nothing to stop it.
Arkema spokesman Jeff Carr said the chemicals being released into the air are not dangerous to people, although smoke — similar to that of a large campfire — may affect some.
He added that because the facility’s grounds have been evacuated since rains from Hurricane Harvey swamped the region this week, the explosions themselves shouldn’t harm anyone.
The plant in Crosby, Texas — about 20 miles northeast of Houston — was inundated by more than 40 inches of rain and has been without electricity since Sunday.
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