A fire and chemical release was reported Friday at the Marathon Refinery in Garyville.
According to officials with Marathon, a naphtha release and fire was reported at a storage tank on the company's site.
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The release and fire are contained within the refinery’s property, and there have been no injuries.
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naphtha is a refined or partially refined petroleum most commonly used for gasoline or jet fuel.
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A safety sheet on Marathon Petroleum's website describes the chemical as highly flammable and harmful if inhaled.
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Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting, according to the safety sheet.
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Anyone experiencing these symptoms should contact a doctor for treatment.
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