Texas plant fires, leaks during Harvey show need for regulation, critics say

(Reuters) - Chemical fires and leaks at Texas industrial facilities during Tropical Storm Harvey underscore the need for regulation and oversight that the Trump administration has sought to roll back, according to environmental groups and the head of the federal agency that investigates industrial chemical accidents.

A petrochemicals plant in Crosby, Texas, owned by Arkema SA , suffered explosions and fire this week due to power outages caused by Harvey's record rainfall, while dozens of other refineries and plants along the Texas Coast reported spills and releases as a result of the storm.