Authorities responded to an explosion at the Valero refinery Thursday afternoon in Texas City.
According to Valero, a fire started at the refinery around 5 p.m.
There has been an explosion at the Valero plant. As per Valero there is no need for a shelter plant. At the current time we have fire crews from the area and industry responding to the fire. No known casualties or injuries. Please continue to monitor.
— City of Texas City (@CityofTexasCity) April 19, 2018
A helicopter showed the smoke that was visible from miles away.
Buses at 21st Century were being held due to the fire, but have since been allowed to get on the road, according to Texas City ISD.
21st Century buses are being held due to the current Shelter in Place due to a refinery fire. We will release them as soon as we get the all clear. We will update when we can.
— Texas City ISD (@TexasCityISD) April 19, 2018
The buses taking home the after schoolers from 21st Century are now rolling. There is no shelter in place in Texas City.
— Texas City ISD (@TexasCityISD) April 19, 2018
The cause of the fire is not immediately known.
No injuries were reported.
