Deer Park residents disturbed by loud rumblings after chemical plant fire.
A fire at the Shell Deer Park Chemical Plant caused loud rumblings from flares that kept some residents awake on Friday night. The fire broke out on Friday afternoon but is now under control. Nine contractors were evaluated at the hospital but have been released. Emergency responders worked for hours to get the fire under control. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has launched an emergency response page for those wishing to get more information about their response to the fire.