Overview
- The blaze erupted late Thursday at 10801 Choate Road in La Porte, involving two large fuel storage tanks near Pasadena, Texas.
- La Porte and Pasadena firefighters, Channel Industry Mutual Aid crews, and Harris County HAZMAT and Pollution Control units are responding.
- The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office has opened an investigation into the cause as containment efforts continue.
- Local emergency managers say residents do not need to evacuate or shelter in place, with environmental monitoring underway.
- LyondellBasell reported flaring at its Bayport Choate facility at the same address, and widely shared videos show large flames and thick smoke.