PHOTOS: Dow plant ‘chemical incident’ in La Porte prompts evacuation order

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Dow plant 'chemical incident' in La Porte prompts evacuation order

LA PORTE, Texas – Emergency officials in La Porte issued evacuation and shelter-in-place orders for some residents due to a “chemical incident” at a Dow Chemical plant located at 13300 Bay Area Boulevard.

READ MORE: Chemical leaking at Dow Chemical facility identified; evacuation and shelter-in-place orders continue in La Porte


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