PASADENA, Texas - First responders were called to a reported "flaring" at the LyondellBasell plant in Pasadena that soon became a fire.
Officials say the fire occurred at the LyondellBasell Bayport Choate site on Choate Road. It was initially reported as flaring but at around 9:42, officials provided an update stating a visible smoke column and fire could be seen from the facility.
As of 12:45 a.m., the La Porte Office of Emergency Management stated they remained in contact with LyondellBasell, and first responders and industrial response partners will remain on scene.
At this time, there is no needed action. Flames and smoke may continue to be visible to the community.

La Porte were called to help officials with a fire at a Pasadena industrial plant. A La Porte city official joined FOX 26's Sherman Desselle live over the phone about the matter Thursday night.
Pasadena, La Porte fire
What we know:
The facility is on Chaote Road by Bay Area Boulevard.
Multiple agencies from La Porte, Pasadena, and Harris County are said to be responding to the scene. LyondellBasell says their emergency response personnel were also called.
According to an alert from East Harris County's Community Awareness Emergency Response (CAER), the situation is a "flaring" caused by "operational conditions." Flaring is said to be a "safety and environmental control device used to manage and combust process materials."
Officials say no one near the facility has to take any action at this time.
As of about 11 p.m. Thursday, Harris County officials say no injuries have been reported and everyone at the scene of the fire is accounted for.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidaldo released a statement saying an investigation will be done by the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office once the fire is out and the scene safe. The county judge also revealed first responders were working to close a valve releasing a mic of multiple chemicals.
Air quality is being monitored. La Porte OEM said no actionable readings have been detected.
LyondellBasell statement
What they're saying:
"At approximately 9 p.m., a fire occurred at LyondellBasell’s Bayport Choate site. In line with our established protocols, our on‑facility firefighting and incident response teams were immediately activated and are working to contain the fire with support from Channel Industries Mutual Aid, as well as firefighting teams from our neighboring sites.
At this time, there is no threat to the surrounding community and no action is required by neighbors. We can confirm all personnel are safe and accounted for. The safety of our employees and our neighbors remain priority as response efforts continue."
This is a developing report. We will update when more information is available.







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