Chemical Fire Rages at San Jacinto County Plant, Residents Ordered to Shelter-in-Place

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SHEPHARD (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Residents in San Jacinto County are being asked to shelter-in-place after an explosion and fire at the sound resource solutions plant in Shepherd.

The San Jacinto County Office of Emergency Management has reduced the shelter-in-order from a five to one-mile radius.

According to Fox 26 News, one person has reportedly been injured, suffering first, second and third-degree burns to the face and arms respectively.

First responders from numerous departments are on site trying to extinguish the ongoing fire.

The fire is not believed to be a threat to Houston or any surrounding suburbs.

This is a developing story.

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