On September 9, 2023, at approximately 8:25 a.m., Westlake Chemical announced that there was an upset in one of their units.
Due to the upset, residents may see flaring and dark smoke smoke, and there may be noise and rumbling from the area.
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By Zephyr Sullivan
Published September 09, 2023
On September 9, 2023, at approximately 8:25 a.m., Westlake Chemical announced that there was an upset in one of their units.
Due to the upset, residents may see flaring and dark smoke smoke, and there may be noise and rumbling from the area.
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