According to the Assumption Parish Police
Jury, a chunk of land about 30 feet by 50 feet fell in on the southeast
side of the sinkhole in Bayou Corne. That's about the size of a small
three bedroom house.
Many trees and even part of the road collapsed into the massive "slurry."
Officials said it happened near the area where crews with Texas Brine are working.
They added the road that was damaged was built to park excavators while cleanup activities are taking place.
The police jury noted this area has never sloughed in before, as opposed to other areas that have sank into the hole.
Crews are continuing to run tests in the cavern of the abandoned salt dome below the sinkhole.
Officials said a bubbling spot was noticed in
Pierre Part and DEQ will take samples to determine if it is natural gas
(swamp gas).
OEP monitored the area and detected no
harmful risks. We're told there will be another community briefing
Saturday, September 29th at 10:00 a.m. at the command post.
ENEWS: Officials admit crude oil and methane are coming from massive underground formation below sinkhole - Oct 14th
State Expert: Over 50,000 gallons of crude oil from giant sinkhole already collected? - Oct 14th
Local Homeland Security Director: Officials concerned cap of giant Napoleonville Dome may ‘shift’ and release butane from cavern - Oct 15th
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