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‘Extremely Serious’: Explosions, Smoke Reported At Flooded Texas Chemical Plant
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Two explosions were reported at a flooded chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, early Wednesday, the day after it was fully evacuated by authorities.
Arkema, the company in charge of the plant, released a statement saying the situation is “extremely serious,” according to ABC13.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office announced on Twitter that one deputy has been taken to the hospital after he breathed in smoke from the plant, while nine others went to the hospital as a precaution. Company officials told the sheriff’s office the smoke is likely only a “non-toxic irritant.”
One deputy taken to hospital after inhaling fumes from Archem plant in Crosby. 9 others drove themselves to hospital as precaution.
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) August 31, 2017
UPDATE: The smoke inhaled by 10 deputies near plant in Crosby is beloved to be a non-toxic irritant, say company officials #Harvey
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) August 31, 2017
Authorities notified Arkema of the explosions early Wednesday morning. Both agreed that “the best course of action is to let the fire burn itself out” because of the nature of the chemicals, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Authorities have ordered an evacuation of the area within 1.5 miles of the plant. Residents more than 1.5 miles away are being told to shelter in their homes.
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