A Texas chemical plant is in danger of exploding due to Harvey

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A chemical plant in Crosby, Texas is in danger of catching fire or exploding following a loss of primary and backup power due to flooding from Harvey, according to a report Wednesday.

The peroxides used at that plant have started to heat up after the site lost its primary source of power and backup generators. Without electricity to power refrigeration, the chemicals are in danger of degrading which could cause a fire or explosion.

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