Southeast Texas chemical plant fire forces evacuations, shelter-in-place warnings
Washington DC (UPI) Nov 7, 2023
A large chemical plant fire about an hour north of Houston caused evacuations in Shepherd, Texas, authorities said. The fire happened at the Sound Resource Solutions plant in Shepherd and all employees have been accounted for, the officials said. One employee suffered from a minor burn injury. The San Jacinto County Emergency Management Office said the suspected explosion and ens