An explosion and fire took place just after 1:30 this afternoon at a gas plant in Acadia Parish.  It happened at the CDM Max plant on Fournerat Road between Basile and Eunice. 

Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office say a one-mile area around the facility has been evacuated.  No word yet on injuries.

Our sister station NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL is on top of the story and will provide us updates as they become available.

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