Smoke is seen rising from what is reported to be a chemical plant fire after Hurricane Laura passed through the area on Thursday in Lake Charles, La. Dustin Amos walks near debris at a gas station on Thursday in Lake Charles, La., after Hurricane Laura moved through the southernmost portion of the state. Cautious optimism storm surge less than fearedThe area where Laura made landfall is marshy and particularly vulnerable to the storm surge of ocean water. Flooding caused by Hurricane Laura is shown in Sabine Pass, Tex. The force of the winds from Hurricane Laura is illustrated early Thursday as a tree blows near the Golden Nugget Hotel in Lake Charles, La.

Source: CBC News August 27, 2020 07:22 UTC