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Deer Park Pemex fire

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Deer Park industrial plant catches fire, nine hospitalized

HPM Staff

Posted on May 5, 2023 · Large amounts of dark smoke could be seen billowing from the plant for miles.

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HFD: Fire Is Under Control; Shelter-In-Place Canceled For Spring Branch Area

HPM News Staff

Posted on May 5, 2016 · HFD battled a massive industrial fire at 1700 Laverne, in west Houston.

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