Evacuations are taking place in Garyville, Louisiana, following a chemical leak and fire at a Marathon Petroleum refinery. The incident occurred at the refinery's storage tank and involved a release of naphtha, a flammable liquid used as fuel. Marathon Petroleum stated that the release and fire are contained within the refinery's property and that no injuries have been reported. As a precaution, all residents within a two-mile radius are mandatory to evacuate, and some area schools have been evacuated while others are instructed to shelter in place. Air monitoring has been deployed in the community, and no off-site impacts have been detected.

The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. Marathon Petroleum emphasized that their top priority is ensuring the safety of their employees, contractors, and the surrounding community, as well as limiting environmental impact. The fire and leak are being managed by local emergency responders, and regulatory notifications have been made. Residents near the refinery reported seeing flames reaching significant heights. As more information becomes available, authorities and the refinery will work to resolve the situation and ensure the safety of all involved.