CSB Releases Animated Video Showing Chain Of Events At Arkema Chemical Plant

A new 2D animated video shows the events leading up to the fire and blast at the Arkema chemical plant outside of Houston.

Nov 17, 2017

A new 2D animated video shows the events leading up to the fire and blast at the Arkema chemical plant outside of Houston. 

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