Explosion Rocks Petrochemical Plant in Texas (+Videos)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A petrochemical plant in Texas' Jefferson County was rocked by an explosion that was followed by a blaze on Wednesday.
According to the Texas-based KFDM channel, the blast originated at the plant in Port Neches city, as told by County Judge Jeff Branick to the broadcaster.
The channel reported that the windows of houses were blown out miles away from the factory, Sputnik reported.
A Facebook statement of the Nederland Volunteer Fire Department says that there's a mandatory evacuation for everyone within a half-mile of the plant.
According to the website of TPC Group that owns the plant, the company provides a diverse range of quality products to chemical and petroleum-based companies worldwide.
Windows were shattered and buildings rocked in the immediate vicinity; video from the scene shows the full power of the mighty explosion.
