Injuries are reported after a fire broke out at a refinery in Corpus Christi. The tank fire pushed thick black smoke into the air and prompted a shelter-in-place in the area near the Magellan-operated facility. Seven people were reportedly injured, with six of them being transported to San Antonio for treatment. Four are in critical condition.
"The State of Texas is working closely with Magellan and Corpus Christi officials to aid in the emergency response efforts and to provide immediate help to those injured in the explosion. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is monitoring air quality in the area, and the Texas Division Of Emergency Management is on the ground to provide support," said Governor Greg Abbott. "The Texas Department of Public Safety is also working to provide assistance to first responders on the ground. The state is ready to deploy additional resources to respond to this event and keep the community safe. Cecilia and I ask all Texans join us in prayer for those injured in this explosion, for our first responders, and for the safety of those in the area."