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There was a condenser explosion at a refinery outside Beaumont this week (edit: TPC group refinery in Port Neches, Wed thru Thanksgiving morning. Primarily 1,3-
by beerandt 7y ago
There was a condenser explosion at a refinery outside Beaumont this week (edit: TPC group refinery in Port Neches, Wed thru Thanksgiving morning. Primarily 1,3-butadiene). Probably related, either directly or because of surplus burn off.
https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/nation/2019/11/28/texas-chemical-plant-explosions-50-000-out-homes-thanksgiving/4328023002/ https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/nation/2019/11/28...
Worth checking it out just for the video.
Edit: Yep- they reinstated the evacuation order yesterday and canceled school for the week, after attempting to resume classes on Tuesday.
https://m.chron.com/news/article/Shelter-in-place-order-issued-for-Port-Neches-14882721.php https://m.chron.com/news/article/Shelter-in-place-order-issu...
"The first explosion around 1 a.m. Wednesday sent three workers to hospitals – they were treated and released that day – and blew out windows and doors in homes and businesses for miles. At least five residents were injured, mostly by shattered glass."