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Multiple Fires and Explosions Reported at Texas Chemical Plant

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Multiple Fires and Explosions Reported at Texas Chemical Plant
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The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office has determined that the explosion and fire at the INEOS Phenol plant in Pasadena, Texas, was caused by an accidental leak in a tanker truck during the offloading process of liquified petroleum gas. One person was injured in the blast, and the facility is currently shut down as crews work to determine the root cause of the incident.

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  1. Pasadena plant fire: Explosion at INEOS along SH-225 near East Beltway was caused by accidental tanker leak, fire marshal says  KTRK-TV
  2. Fire breaks out at Texas chemical plant  Reuters
  3. Pasadena plant fire: Crews extinguish massive fire after 'bleve explosion' reported at INEOS along Highway 225 near East Beltway  KTRK-TV
  4. One person injured after explosion and fire at INEOS facility in Pasadena  KHOU.com
  5. Explosion and fire at Texas chemical plant  Associated Press

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