State Police say the fire at Multi-Chem is under control and hazmat crews are spraying hot spots. Trooper Stephen Hammons says after all the fire is out, investigators can go into the plant to begin searching for its cause. He says the one-mile evacuation zone will remain through the night.
A deputy with the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office says there has been a major explosion at Multi Chem, a business on Admiral Doyle near the Acadiana Regional Airport.