A chemical plant in Texas exploded causing a massive fire near Houston. Officials briefly shut down nearby roads as the fire was being extinguished.
An explosion and fire erupted Wednesday at a chemical plantOfficials were still investigating what caused the blast at 12:11 p.m. at the plant in the city of Pasadena.
County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the injured person was taken to a hospital and was listed in stable condition. The man possibly suffered some burns, but his injuries did not appear to be life threatening, Gonzalez said. The facility is owned by INEOS Phenol and produces Cumene, an organic compound used to make a variety of things including herbicides and pesticides, cleaning products and auto parts.A spokesman for INEOS Phenol did not immediately return a call and email seeking comment.
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