The 'flaring of gases' prompted calls 911 calls throughout Porter Lake, LaPorte counties as well as other areas in and around Northwest Indiana.
An"operational disruption" at a BP refinery in Northwest Indiana over the weekend caused an"unplanned flaring of gases" that promptedwho reported strong, sulfur-like and"unknown" odors near their homes.
"Update on Unknown Odor Throughout Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties: Due to severe weather conditions in the region today, BP's Whiting refinery experienced an operational disruption that triggered unplanned flaring of gases from their facility," an overnight post on the"BP Crews have been on site to manage the situation.
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