Officials probe fire near plant south of Sulphur

Published 8:45 am Friday, January 11, 2013

SULPHUR (AP) — Authorities in Calcasieu Parish are working to determine the cause of an early morning tractor-trailer fire south of Sulphur.

It was reported around 5 a.m. Friday near the Chemical Waste Management Plant off La. 108.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Carlyss Fire Dept., a state hazardous materials team, and Calcasieu emergency officials are investigating the incident.

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They are working to find out the cause of the fire, what burned and whether the fire had posed a threat to residents.””

(MGNonline)