Large fire continues to burn at Houston area petrochemicals plant. Company says risk of explosion 'minimal.'
DEER PARK, Texas — Emergency crews in Texas are working to control a large fire burning at a Houston-area petrochemicals terminal that has spread to eight storage tanks.at Intercontinental Terminals Company in Deer Park, about 15 miles southeast of Houston. ITC says the risk of explosion is “minimal” and no injuries have been reported.
The company said Monday morning that the fire has spread to a tank that contains a chemical used in nail polish remover, glues and paint thinner. Earlier, the fire spread to separate tanks that contained petrochemical liquids and gases, including fuel oil and bunker oil. Early Monday, Deer Park lifted its shelter-in-place order for residents but school was canceled Monday in the city.
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