HOUSTON — The Latest on the aftermath of Harvey (all times local):9:45 a.m.Neighbours of a Houston-area chemical plant are being allowed to return home, ending an evacuation order after Harvey drenched highly combustible compounds that later exploded and caught fire. Authorities said Monday it is now safe for residents of Crosby, Texas, to re-enter the 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometre) evacuation zone around the Arkema plant. Fire officials conducted a controlled burn at the plant Sunday to neutralize the remaining trailers filled with organic peroxides, which are used in plastics and paints. Arkema says it has opened a centre at Crosby High School on Monday to help residents find temporary housing and provide information on filing claims. One worry, of further explosions at a damaged chemical plant, lessened after officials carried out a controlled burn Sunday evening of highly unstable compounds at the Arkema plant in Crosby.

Source: National Post September 04, 2017 14:48 UTC