WATCH LIVE: Massive fire reported after explosion at Shell refinery plant in Deer Park
DEER PARK, Texas – A massive fire has been reported after an explosion at a Shell plant near Deer Park.
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WATCH LIVE: Massive fire reported after explosion at plant in Deer Park (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
It is unclear what caused the explosion or the chemical that is currently burning off, however, smoke was seen billowing from SKY 2 cameras.
The location of the plant is in the block of 5900 Highway 225 near Center Street.
Small flares can be seen across the plant.
Black smoke, fire billow from industrial plant following explosion near Deer Park (KPRC 2)
Sky 2 aerials show the aftermath of an industrial plant explosion in Deer Park Friday afternoon. (Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
KPRC 2 crews are heading to the scene.
Harris County Fire Marshal and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are responding.
Receiving preliminary reports of some type of explosion at an industrial plant at 5900 SH-225. Responding units can see fire from the freeway. @hcfmo & @HCSOTexas industrial team have begun coordinating. #HouNews — Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) May 5, 2023
Our partners @hcfmo will be lead. Unified Command is being established, with multi-agency response. #HouNews https://t.co/VNvdV8KPqg — Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) May 5, 2023
Deer Park ISD officials say a Shelter in Place has not been issued because the wind is blowing away from campuses.
School dismissal is taking place according to the regular schedule.
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Source: KPRC Click2Houston
