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A fire that broke out on Friday at the Shell Deer Park facility in Texas has reignited, with heavy plumes of smoke visible for miles. The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said it's at one of the same units from Friday, but no injuries have been reported. Air monitoring is ongoing, and no harmful levels of chemicals have been detected in neighboring communities. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A fire broke out at the Shell Deer Park facility in Texas, causing heavy smoke to be seen from miles away. All workers on site were accounted for, including nine contractors who were evaluated at a hospital and later released. The fire was contained to one unit and was caused by a leak in the oil and gas facility. The chemical released was a "hydrocarbon," which is a heavy gas oil and precursor to the production of gas and diesel. Authorities say there is no threat to the community and air monitoring is being conducted in the area.
A fire has broken out at the Shell Deer Park industrial plant in Deer Park, Houston. The cause of the fire is unknown, but there have been reports of an explosion. The fire is being contained within the facility, and there is no threat to the community. No shelter in place has been advised for the City of Deer Park, and the Houston Fire Department is on the scene to assist.