Texas Chemical Plant Explosion Prompts Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Orders
TL;DR
A massive fire at a chemical plant near Shepherd, Texas, prompted a shelter-in-place and evacuations. The fire occurred at Sound Resource Solutions and SoundRS Logistics, with no danger to residents in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Fire Department provided support, and local schools implemented emergency protocols to ensure safety. Images and videos show large flames and smoke towering over the area.
- PHOTOS, VIDEOS: See images of large flames, smoke over Shepherd chemical plant KPRC Click2Houston
- Shelter-in-place-order reduced to 1 mile radius after Texas chemical explosion Fox News
- Massive chemical plant explosion shakes town of Shepherd, Texas NBC News
- UPDATED - Shelter in place for northwest Tyler County lifted at 1:30pm kjas.com
- A Factory In Texas Blew Up, Prompting the Evacuation of a Nearby School Esquire
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