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‘It’s barely lunch money’: Shell Deer Park Chemical plant had thousands of violations before recent fire, paid less than $1 million in fines

Katie Watkins

Posted on June 14, 2023 · Residents, lawyers, and environmental groups point to aging facilities and reluctant state regulators as reasons for the continued string of industrial fires.

Tags chemical plant fire Deer Park deer park chemical fire Deer Park Shell plant Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Shell Chemical Plant

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Parts of Harris, Brazoria counties implement burn bans as dry conditions persist into fall

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on October 26, 2022 · Most of the Houston region is experiencing drought conditions, which could continue through much of the winter, according to a local meteorologist.

Tags Brazoria County drought fall weather Harris County Fire Marshal Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Space City Weather U.S. Drought Monitor

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31 People Hospitalized, Released After Chemical Exposure At Houston-Area Water Park

Matt Harab

Posted on July 19, 2021 · The park was evacuated Saturday, and the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said the fumes came from a mix of hypochlorite and sulfuric acid.

Tags Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office hurricane harbor splashtown hypochlorite Six Flags Spring sulfuric acid

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Harris County Investigates Cause Of Fire At Deer Park Facility

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on April 3, 2019 · The Fire Marshal’s Office is interviewing ITC personnel, taking photos and might get assistance in the investigation from the ATF.

Tags ATF Deer Park harris county Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office ITC rachel moreno

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Texas sues Shell over Houston-area chemical fire in May

Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune

Posted on August 14, 2023 · The lawsuit seeks $1 million in damages, claiming the three-day blaze at Shell’s Deer Park facility caused air and water pollution that violated state law.

Tags deer park fire Shell Chemical Plant Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

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2019 fire at ITC’s Deer Park facility could have been prevented by company, federal agency finds

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on July 7, 2023 · The petrochemical fire near Houston burned for three days and released hazardous chemicals into the air and nearby waterways.

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Fires that release chemicals are not among the factors under consideration for renewing chemical plant permits

Joshua Zinn / Craig Cohen

Posted on May 15, 2023 · Air Alliance Houston's Jennifer Hadayia walks us through the permitting process for chemical plants.

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Chemical plant safety concerns (May 15, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 15, 2023 · On Monday's show: Does public input make any difference on whether a chemical plant receives a new permit to operate, especially ones where major fires or other safety issues have occurred?

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