[StBernard] Chemical odor causing concerns in St. Bernard, JP

[Westley Annis]

Chemical odor causing concerns in St. Bernard, JP

Posted on January 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM
Updated yesterday at 10:30 PM
WWLTV.com

CHALMETTE, La. -- Jefferson Parish officials are reporting a chemical odor
coming from St. Bernard Parish, according to the Jefferson Parish Fire
Department.

People in Chalmette and Terrytown are reporting burning eyes and trouble
breathing.

The official cause of the odor hasn't been released, but the fire department
said the chemical "appears" to be coming from the Rain CII Plant in St.
Bernard Parish.

The fire department said Hazmat crews and the Louisiana Department of
Environmental Quality have been notified.