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Shell Refinery Fire, Convent LA; Star Enterprise Rd, 70723, USA

Star Enterprise Rd, 70723, USA | 2017-Sep-26

Initial Notification: On September 26, 2017, the MSU Houma contacted the NOAA RRO regarding an electrical fire at the Shell refinery located at 10700 LA-44, Convent, LA 70723 (MM168). The fire was almost extinguished, and the USCG requested a local wind forecast tonight through the morning. No reported impact to the waterway has occurred at this time.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 30° 6.35′ North
Longitude (approximate): 90° 54.01′ West