Earlier this week, officials evacuated workers and residents within a 1.5-mile radius from the plant after flooding which the company says could lead to a massive fire or explosion.

A fire and explosion at a Connecticut chemical plant Thursday morning was likely caused by the recent heat wave, officials said.

The Tangipahoa Parish government ordered a mandatory evacuation for those within a 1-mile radius of Highways 51 and 10 in Roseland.

BLOOMFIELD — A fire that triggered an explosion at a chemical plant on Newberry Road Thursday was likely sparked by extreme heat and humidity brought on by a recent heat wave, officials said.