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Fire at Waxahachie Chemical Plant Results in Resident Evacuation

Texas investigators and the Environmental Protection Agency are still researching whether dangerous toxins or chemicals were released into the air during a chemical plant fire in Waxahachie. The fire burned for two days and resulted in the evacuation of hundreds of workers and area residents.

The fire broke out at the Magnablend Inc. plant on October 3. Officials believe a chemical reaction or spark started the blaze. Black smoke and shooting flames could be seen from the plant, which produces industrial chemicals used in cleaning industries, agriculture, oil production, and water treatment. After the fire began, authorities evacuated an eight-block area of the city, which included residential houses, businesses, schools, and a community college. Others in the city were told to close their doors and windows in case of airborne toxins.

An initial investigation has revealed that fracking chemicals could have been involved in the fire. The prevalent chemical at the plant was anhydrous ammonia, which is indeed toxic. However, toxins have not been found in the area in the Texas city.

No one, including the chemical plant workers, suffered from burns or smoke inhalation.

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