Chem Plant explosion, Shepherd TX - Still active -

[MountainGirl]

Blew approx 3 hrs ago - still active - update link in post #3

Shelter-in-place-order reduced to 1 mile radius after Texas chemical explosion

A shelter-in-place order was in effect around Shepherd, Texas, after an explosion at a chemical plant sent billowing black smoke into the sky.

www.foxnews.com

Plume headed towards Livingston -

CHEMICAL PLANT EXPLOSION IN SHEPHERD, TX - 11/8/23
There has been a chemical plant explosion in Shepherd, TX on FM 1127. Responders have communicated that a plume is heading towards the Livingston area. Polk County Emergency Management recommends that residents along US Hwy 59 from Goodrich to Leggett shelter in place and turn off HVAC systems in homes and businesses immediately. At this time, the effects of the chemical in the air are unknown. See the map below for the shelter-in-place location. Please check back for updates on this developing situation.

 

[msharley]

Prayer sent!

 

[MountainGirl]

Updates here - you dont have to belong to FB, I dont.

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Still shelter in place still in effect, schools closing early -
40 min ago firefighters still trying to contain fire -

 

[skfullgun]

Thanks for posting. Corrigan/Camden schools went to Shelter in Place. Diboll had early release of students as a precaution.
The fear was if the plume made it far enough north the students would be stuck at school.

 

[MountainGirl]

Thanks for posting. Corrigan/Camden schools went to Shelter in Place. Diboll had early release of students as a precaution.
The fear was if the plume made it far enough north the students would be stuck at school.

Have they said yet what the chemicals are/were ?

 

[MountainGirl]

Here's updates & vids -

Explosion at chemical plant on FM 1127 in Shepherd prompts shelter-in-place

An employee was injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in Shepherd that prompted a shelter-in-place for nearby residents.

www.fox26houston.com

Third vid down, the San Jacinto County full presser, is good -

 

[Coiled]

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[MountainGirl]

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Here's the projected path -

 

[Eastexasrick]

They say it is wood turpentine, phosphoric acid, xylene, diesel fuel, IMP-IC-2012, sulfuric acid, CDA-121, NP 9, isopropyl alcohol, IMB-BAC-2, AZA-121 dispersant acetic acid.

Phosphoric, sulfuric, acetic acid are not good, The rest of the stuff is just hydrocarbons.
Those three combined with just about any organic material give off nasty, tissue damaging fumes.

 

[kbaxter60]

Have they said yet what the chemicals are/were ?

Not that I know of, but a spokesman said "yes, it's hazardous substances. But it's not unlike things you have under your kitchen sink."
I must be slacking, as most of ours don't go BOOM.

 

[Eastexasrick]

Not that I know of, but a spokesman said "yes, it's hazardous substances. But it's not unlike things you have under your kitchen sink."
I must be slacking, as most of ours don't go BOOM.

Sure, we all keep diesel and xylene, and phosphoric acid under our kitchen sinks, right next to the C4

 

[Hoji]

@baboon

Isn’t this heading to your neck of the woods?

 

[popsgarland]

Sure, we all keep diesel and xylene, and phosphoric acid under our kitchen sinks, right next to the C4

Hey!!!!

Did you look under my kitchen sink when you were over this morning?

And a little C4 never hurt anybody. Well, maybe hurt a little, but
you hardly feel anything.
Well maybe a little, but it doesn't last but a split second.

 

[MountainGirl]

Polk County Emergency Management, Texas​

1h ·
AIR QUALITY UPDATE:
Per TCEQ, they have picked up no readings while conducting air quality monitoring, and are communicating no concerns regarding the air quality in Polk County at this time.
The Emergency Operations Center will close today at 5:00 PM.

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Polk County Emergency Management, Texas​

1h ·
TRAFFIC UPDATE:
Per Polk County Sheriff Lyons and Livingston Police Chief Parrish, TxDOT is currently working on a contraflow plan to use Southbound 59, to cone off and run N and S bound traffic in the southbound lane.
Southbound traffic is still diverted West onto 190 W in Livingston.

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Polk County Emergency Management, Texas​

2h ·
Chemical Plant Fire Update:
Shelter in place has been lifted, but limit all unnecessary outdoor activity at this time. Small children and persons with respiratory illnesses and other health problems should remain indoors.
HVAC systems may be turned back on at your discretion.
School districts will be releasing students at normal time. The Goodrich students that were evacuated to Onalaska have been released to return to Goodrich, where they may finish their day or be released to go home.
Hwy 59 is still closed, so please find alternate routes as needed.
Please continue to monitor Polk County OEM for further updates.

 

[oldag]

They say it is wood turpentine, phosphoric acid, xylene, diesel fuel, IMP-IC-2012, sulfuric acid, CDA-121, NP 9, isopropyl alcohol, IMB-BAC-2, AZA-121 dispersant acetic acid.

Phosphoric, sulfuric, acetic acid are not good, The rest of the stuff is just hydrocarbons.
Those three combined with just about any organic material give off nasty, tissue damaging fumes.

Unless in close proximity, the acetic will likely not be a problem. Phosphoric fumes could be.

 

[popsgarland]

Polk County Emergency Management, Texas​

1h ·
AIR QUALITY UPDATE:
Per TCEQ, they have picked up no readings while conducting air quality monitoring, and are communicating no concerns regarding the air quality in Polk County at this time.
The Emergency Operations Center will close today at 5:00 PM.

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Polk County Emergency Management, Texas​

1h ·
TRAFFIC UPDATE:
Per Polk County Sheriff Lyons and Livingston Police Chief Parrish, TxDOT is currently working on a contraflow plan to use Southbound 59, to cone off and run N and S bound traffic in the southbound lane.
Southbound traffic is still diverted West onto 190 W in Livingston.

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Polk County Emergency Management, Texas​

2h ·
Chemical Plant Fire Update:
Shelter in place has been lifted, but limit all unnecessary outdoor activity at this time. Small children and persons with respiratory illnesses and other health problems should remain indoors.
HVAC systems may be turned back on at your discretion.
School districts will be releasing students at normal time. The Goodrich students that were evacuated to Onalaska have been released to return to Goodrich, where they may finish their day or be released to go home.
Hwy 59 is still closed, so please find alternate routes as needed.
Please continue to monitor Polk County OEM for further updates.

Can't help but wonder how many attorneys have been contacted so far.

 

[msharley]

Xylene is always a mess...

 

[MountainGirl]

From the afternoon press conference: "It was a fork-lift incident". The operator is the only one injured, minor burns, in Memorial Hosp, will be released tonight.

 

[MountainGirl]

"This is MG, girl reporter, signing off for the night. Sleep well, dream true."

 

[Eastexasrick]

And that is why I do not operate my forklift in my kitchen, near the sink