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Evacuations underway after naphtha leak causes fire at Louisiana refinery; no injuries reported

  • Naphtha leak at Marathon Petroleum refinery storage tank sparked fire contained within property.
  • Evacuations ordered within 2-mile radius of Garyville, Louisiana refinery as precaution.
  • Initial foam suppression efforts failed to extinguish fire; smoke plume spreads beyond property.
  • No injuries reported though residents advised to stay indoors due to potential respiratory impacts.
  • Investigation underway to determine exact cause of naphtha release and resulting fire.
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