Shipping movements halted due to fire

04 Jun 2023 / Lake Charles, United States

Due to the fire at Calcasieu Refinery, no movements are allowed through New Cut and Moss Lake.

The fire is believed to have been sparked by a lightning strike yesterday (3 June) afternoon.

UPDATE: At 0600 today (4 June), the US Coast Guard rescinded channel restrictions at New Cut and Moss Lake.

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