At Least 20 Injured In Fire At Pasadena Chemical Plant

Authorities say at least 20 people were injured after a fire at a chemical plant in Pasadena, Texas. Reports  say a valve malfunctioned causing an explosion and a fire this morning  at the Kuraray America EVAL plant.  About 250 employees were inside the  facility at the time of the incident, but a company spokesman says  everyone is accounted for now.  Fire crews were able to put out the fire pretty quickly, however at least 20 workers suffered burns and were  taken to the hospital.  None of the injuries were life-threatening and a  shelter-in-place order wasn't issued.  Kuraray America, Inc., which is a  Tokyo-based company, produces dental, fiber, resin and elastomer  products.

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