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Reported Explosion Ignites Fire at Dow’s Freeport Plant

Dow says nearby residents do not need to take action.

Overview

  • The company confirmed a blaze at Plant B of its Freeport, Texas complex and warned the community they may see smoke and emergency vehicles.
  • The Lake Jackson Police Department, which provides law enforcement for the site, also confirmed the incident.
  • Officials have not reported any injuries, and authorities have not announced a shelter-in-place order.
  • Photos and video from social media and local outlet KHOU 11 show a plume of thick black smoke rising from the facility.
  • The Freeport site spans roughly 7,000 acres on Brazosport Boulevard and is described as Dow’s largest U.S. facility, with details still developing.