Update: At this time, Shell Deer Park is advising that a Shelter-In-Place is not necessary, at this time. At information arises, we will provide updates to social media accounts and the City of Deer Park website at http://deerparktx.gov/2164/Industrial-Fire-Incident—Shell-Chemica
Industrial Fire Incident – Shell Chemical
UPDATE: 5.5.2023 at 6:09 PM
Update: The below statement was provided by Shell Deer Park.
“At approximately 2:56 PM CST a fire started at Shell’s Deer Park Chemicals facility in the olefins unit. The ignited product includes cracked heavy gas oil, cracked light gas oil and gasoline. No injuries have been reported, though a small number of contract employees who were exposed to product are undergoing medical evaluation as a precaution.
Emergency responders are on scene and working to put out the fire. The cause of the fire will be the subject of a future investigation, but our main priorities remain the safety of people and the environment.”
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