On September 27, 2021, an explosion at a chemical plant in Sulphur, Louisiana injured six people. During this industrial accident, the plant was offline and undergoing planned maintenance. First Alert’s earliest alert was almost four hours ahead of major news reports, helping emergency personnel accelerate their response time.
Be Alerted to Critical Events as They Happen
9/27/21 – 9/28/21
First Alert Provided Initial Alert of Chemical Plant Explosion
First Alert was the first to alert emergency responders of the event, within minutes of the explosion.
9/27/21 – 11:55 PM
Multiple injuries reported after explosion at Westlake Petrochemicals in Sulphur, LA.
9/28/21 – 00:13 AM
Injuries following explosion at Westlake Petrochemicals on 900 block of Louisiana 108 in Sulphur, LA.
9/28/21 – 00:34 AM
Four reportedly injured, including two seriously, following explosion at Westlake Petrochemicals in Sulphur, LA.
9/28/21 – 3:34 AM
Six reportedly injured in explosion at Westlake Petrochemicals in Sulphur, LA.
