According to the 008 Outfall Response article published on May 5, 2023, Shell continues to respond to a fire at its Deer Park Chemicals facility. The fire started around 3PM while the olefins unit was undergoing routine maintenance, igniting cracked heavy gas oil, cracked light gas oil and gasoline.
All site personnel have been accounted for, including 9 contractors who were released after undergoing precautionary medical evaluations. Air monitoring is ongoing, and has not detected any harmful levels of chemicals. There is no danger to the nearby community.
Our immediate priorities remain the safety of people and the environment. The cause of the fire will be the subject of a future investigation.
