▶️ A fire raged on following an explosion at a chemical plant in East Texas early Wednesday, November 27. 👉 Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick said the explosion originated at a plant in Port Neches, near the Louisiana border, on Wednesday at about 1am, according to local media.
TPC Group says on its website that it provides a diverse range of quality products to chemical and petroleum-based companies worldwide. The company employs more than 175 full-time employees and 50 contractors. At least three workers were injured in the early morning explosion.
The Nederland Volunteer Fire Department said on its Facebook page that there is a mandatory evacuation for everyone within a half mile of the TPC plant. It said the evacuation could expand to a greater area. (AP/Reuters)
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