“Shell Chemical Plant in Houston Suburbs Catches Fire, Firefighting Underway”

The fire occurred at the Shell chemical plant in the suburbs of Houston (Texas, USA). A column of smoke rose from the object.

A factory is on fire in the small town of Deer Park. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office told APthat the message about the fire was received after 15:00 on May 5 local time (00:00 on May 6 Moscow time). City officials noted that residents were not told to hide in shelters.

Firefighting is led by the Harris County Fire Department, but fire brigades from the burning plant and other businesses have also been called to the scene.

Leonid Uvarchev