Multiple people injured in explosion at chemical plant near Houston

[TexasTowelie]

mergency crews are responding to a large fire that broke out after an explosion at a manufacturing plant outside of Houston. Authorities confirmed that multiple people were injured in the blast.

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Update: Flash Fire and multiple injuries reported. NO shelter in place for residents at this time.
12:03 PM - May 19, 2018

The explosion happened Saturday morning around 10:30 a.m. in Pasadena at Kuraray America Inc., a company that manufactures various polymers and chemicals.

It is unclear what caused the fire or how many people were injured.

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Another tough day in #Southeast #Texas. Fire officials in #Pasadena confirm 20 injuries after explosion at #Kuraray plant this morning. #khou11 (video courtesy Edward Ross)

[bobbieinok]

1. In late 50s we sat on roof of our college dorm in Houston and watched a fire in ShipChannel

Don't remember where it was (maybe Pasedena TX?), just remember sitting on roof and watching flames.