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A large-scale fire and air quality response got underway Friday at an industrial plant in Deer Park, where at least five contractors were taken to the hospital as a precaution.Officials in nearby Galena Park confirmed the fire was at the Shell facility at 5900 State Highway 225. Heavy smoke was seen from miles away as SkyEye flew over the plant.
Deer Park Mayor Jerry Mouton told ABC13 over the phone that this was an oil and gas fire from a leak, and that what was burning was "burnt carbon," which he said is safe for the community. Deputies also mentioned that routine maintenance to a heat exchanger was happening at the time of the incident. No serious injuries were reported.
Despite the emergency response, Deer Park ISD and city officials said there is no shelter in place due to the wind blowing away from the city, adding that air monitoring is being conducted in the area.The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and multiple fire department agencies, including those from Deer Park, Houston, Harris County, and PEMEX, responded to the fire.
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