Plant explosion, fire at Valero Refinery near New Orleans injures 1

Friday, April 10, 2020
ST. BERNARD PARISH, Louisiana (KTRK) -- An overnight plant explosion near New Orleans rocked one community and left at least one person injured.

The explosion happened around 12:45 a.m. Friday at the Valero Refinery in St. Bernard Parish.
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The explosion was strong enough to shake some nearby homes and set off car alarms.

Video from the scene shows billowing flames at the plant.
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Authorities say one person was injured.

It is unclear what caused the explosion at this time.
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