Expect Flaring, Smoke, and Noise Due to Westlake Chemical Unit Upset September 9

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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