According to the 008 Outfall Response article published on May 8, 2023, the re-ignited fire at Shell’s Deer Park Chemicals facility was extinguished last night. With the fire extinguished, we are using less water to manage the hot spots and have closed the valve eliminating discharge to the Houston Ship Channel.
Water continues to be added to nearby retention ponds as we continue to cool equipment.
Air monitoring is ongoing and has not detected any harmful levels of chemicals affecting neighboring communities. There is no danger to the nearby community, but residents may continue to see intermittent flaring from the facility.
The cause of the fire will be the subject of a future investigation.
Our immediate priorities remain the safety of people and the environment.
