Coverage dated December 22, 2021

Several People Injured After Fire at ExxonMobil Oil Refinery Near Houston

Headline from NBC New York

At least three people were transported to hospital by air ambulance as authorities responded to a “major industrial accident” in Baytown, Texas.

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NBC New York
Several People Injured After Fire at ExxonMobil Oil Refinery Near Houston (opens NBC New York)
Published Dec 22, 2021
NBC New York's feed description
At least three people were transported to hospital by air ambulance as authorities responded to a “major industrial accident” in Baytown, Texas.
10TV Columbus
Four people injured in fire at ExxonMobil refinery in Texas (opens 10TV Columbus)
Published Dec 22, 2021
10TV Columbus's feed description
The company is conducting air monitoring. So far, there have been no shelter-in-place or evacuation orders.
Blaze Media
Massive explosion at ExxonMobil refinery near Houston leaves several injured (opens Blaze Media)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Blaze Media's feed description
Authorities in Texas are saying that a "major industrial accident" occurred in or near an ExxonMobil refinery in Baytown, near Houston on Thursday morning. At least four people are known to be injured at present, and no deaths have yet been reported.
The Columbian
Crews extinguish Texas refinery fire that left four injured (opens The Columbian)
Published Dec 22, 2021
The Columbian's feed description
BAYTOWN, Texas (AP) — Crews extinguished a large fire at a Houston-area refinery that broke out early Thursday, injuring four people.
Oil Price
Fire Injures Four At Exxon Refinery (opens Oil Price)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Oil Price's feed description
A fire broke out early today at the Baytown refinery operated by Exxon, injuring four people
12News Now Beaumont
Four people injured in fire at ExxonMobil's Baytown refinery (opens 12News Now Beaumont)
Published Dec 22, 2021
12News Now Beaumont's feed description
The company is conducting air monitoring. So far, there have been no shelter-in-place or evacuation orders.
New York Times
Multiple People Injured in Fire at Oil Refinery in Texas (opens New York Times)
Published Dec 22, 2021
New York Times's feed description
The complex in Baytown is about 25 miles east of Houston.
NBC News
Several people injured after fire at Exxon oil refinery in Texas (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 22, 2021
NBC News's feed description
An overnight fire and possible explosion at an ExxonMobil oil refinery in Baytown, Texas left several people injured early Thursday
Fox News
Texas refinery fire leaves 4 people injured (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Fox News's feed description
Crews extinguished a large fire at a Houston-area refinery that broke out early Thursday, injuring four people.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
4 injured when large fire breaks out at Texas refinery (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
Crews were working to extinguish a large fire at a Houston-area refinery that broke out early Thursday, injuring four people.
WFAA Dallas
Fire that injured four people at ExxonMobil's Baytown refinery extinguished (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published Dec 22, 2021
WFAA Dallas's feed description
ExxonMobil confirmed those hospitalized are stable. The company continues to monitor air quality in the area.
Fox26 Houston
Fire at ExxonMobil Baytown Complex leaves four injured (opens Fox26 Houston)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Fox26 Houston's feed description
A fire at the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex left four people injured, officials say. No shelter-in-place order has been issued.
Oil Price
Fire Kills Four At Exxon Refinery (opens Oil Price)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Oil Price's feed description
A fire broke out early today at the Baytown refinery operated by Exxon, injuring four people
Forbes
At Least Four Injured After Fire Breaks Out At ExxonMobil Oil Refinery Near Houston (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Forbes's feed description
Three of the injured people were airlifted to hospital while a fourth was taken in an ambulance.
CBS News
"Major industrial accident" sets off huge fire at ExxonMobil refinery near Houston (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 22, 2021
CBS News's feed description
The local sheriff says it appears there was "some type of explosion" at the facility in Baytown. Four injuries are reported. There's no early indication of the cause.
FOX Business
Fire reported at ExxonMobil refinery in Baytown, Texas, near Houston; some injuries feared (opens FOX Business)
Published Dec 22, 2021
FOX Business's feed description
A “major industrial accident” at Exxon's Baytown, Texas, plant near Houston may have resulted in four injuries, the Harris County sheriff said on Twitter early Friday.
CNN
Injuries reported after an explosion at the ExxonMobil facility in Baytown, Texas (opens CNN)
Published Dec 22, 2021
CNN's feed description
Law enforcement officials were on the scene of a "major industrial accident" at the ExxonMobil plant in Baytown, Texas, early Thursday, officials said.
Newsweek
ExxonMobil explosion in Texas declared "major industrial accident" as injuries reported (opens Newsweek)
Published Dec 22, 2021
Newsweek's feed description
The oil and gas company said its emergency response teams were still working to extinguish the fire. Air quality at the site and fence line is also being monitored.

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