UPDATE: Bio Lab linked to chemical release hovering over area

Published 11:44 am Wednesday, March 22, 2023

: Lanes of Interstate 10 leading to the Calcasieu River Bridge are completely empty as a possible hazardous chemical cloud hovers over the West Calcasieu area. (Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Louisiana State Police have confirmed a possible hazardous chemical cloud hovering over the West Calcasieu area has been linked to a chlorine release from Bio Lab.

A shelter-in-place has been issued in a one-mile radius from the Interstate 10 Westlake exit and all traffic is being diverted to Interstate 210. Lake Charles Police said multiple agencies are involved in deterring traffic.

The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is investigating.