"Texas Chemical Plant Explosion Triggers Massive Fire and Evacuation, Shelter-in-Place Orders Issued"

An explosion at a chemical plant in Shepherd, Texas, has caused a large fire and prompted evacuations and shelter-in-place orders. The plant, Sound Resource Solutions, produces solvents for glue and paint remover. One employee was injured and is being treated for minor burns. The fire has been contained, and air monitoring is ongoing with no chemicals detected so far. Highways have been closed, and residents are advised to use alternate routes. The plume of smoke is heading towards the Livingston area, and locals are urged to shelter in place and turn off HVAC systems. The impacted plant houses chemicals with acute toxicity, carcinogenicity, and reproductive toxicity.