HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KIAH) — Deer Park residents are urged to shelter-in-place and Pasadena residents are urged to take precaution at this hour after a deadly chemical release at the Shell Pemex facility at 5900 Hwy 225 around 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening.
East Harris County residents are on high alert after a Hydrogen Sulfide chemical release at SHELL PEMEX Facility in Deer Park. Early on, it was impacting an extended area including Pasadena. Many emergency units are on-site and where staging plans are underway in response to the dangerous chemical release.
Thanks for signing up!
Watch for us in your inbox.
Subscribe Now
CW39 Alerts
Hwy 225 in La Porte is closed at this hour and could be closed for several hours as more emergency units from as far as Channelview respond to the scene where about 1,500 workers are employed.
What is Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)?
Earlier around 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez took to platform “X” to share updates and critical warnings for area residents.