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Chemical Spill

50K under evacuation in CA over chemical tank explosion threat

  • May 25

Tank leaking toxic chemicals in CA will spill or explode: officials

  • May 23
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18-wheeler fire closes portion of SH-225 for 8 more hours: Officials

  • Aug 8, 2025
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I-610 EB at I-45 reopened after 18-wheeler spills chemical: Officials

  • Jun 4, 2025

4 workers exposed in chlorine release at Brazoria Co. plant: Officials

  • May 20, 2025

Investigation underway after sulfur spill leaks into Galveston waters

  • Feb 4, 2025

FM-1725 opens after fatal crash caused chemical spill on Friday

  • Jan 26, 2025

San Jacinto County evacuation lifted after chemical spill, OEM says

  • Jan 25, 2025

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OSHA proposes $3.5 million in fines after chemical spill in Houston Ship Channel

  • Jun 30
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At least 4 workers exposed during chlorine release at Brazoria County chemical plant, officials say

  • May 20, 2025
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Crews working on broken pipe along Galveston Bay after months of complaints

  • Feb 4, 2025
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18-wheeler driver dies after crash and chemical spill on FM-1725 in San Jacinto Co., Texas DPS says

  • Jan 24, 2025
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Texas DPS gives update into truck crash, chemical spill in San Jacinto Co.

  • Jan 24, 2025
2:27

Chemical leak reported after 18-wheeler crash on FM-1725 in San Jacinto County

  • Jan 24, 2025
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Lawsuit accuses PEMEX of being 'reckless,' putting workers at risk

  • Oct 14, 2024
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Pearland firefighters treating hazmat spill at Barry Rose Water Reclamation Facility, officials say

  • Aug 28, 2024

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18-wheeler driver dies after crash and chemical spill on FM-1725 in San Jacinto Co., Texas DPS says

Flight restrictions have extended three miles wide on FM-1725 near FM-3081, and residents affected have been encouraged to evacuate.

  • Jan 24, 2025

Lawsuit accuses PEMEX of being 'reckless,' putting workers at risk after chemical leak in Deer Park

An attorney for several PEMEX workers told ABC13 that they're suing the Mexican energy company and are still out of work about a week after a chemical leak at the Deer Park refinery killed two people and injured 35.

  • Oct 14, 2024
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NTSB reveals cause of 2023 toxic train crash in East Palestine, Ohio

Federal investigators confirmed Tuesday that a hot railcar wheel bearing caused the massive 2023 derailment and fire of a Norfolk Southern train in Ohio.

  • Jun 26, 2024

Over 100 gallons of diesel spill on US-90 after car loses control, hits 18-wheeler in Crosby: HCSO

Officials said a sedan had a tire blow out, causing the driver to lose control and hit the 18-wheeler. Cleanup efforts were underway Thursday and all lanes have been reopened.

  • Mar 28, 2024

Texas has already seen 25 chemical emergencies this year. Here's how to protect yourself next time

A chemical fire, explosion or toxic release occurs every two days in the U.S. From knowing what industrial facilities are near you to preparing an emergency kit, here's how you can protect yourself.

  • Jul 26, 2023