Overview
- The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office says the blaze started around 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Petromax Refining Company on the 1500 block of Sheldon Road.
- Multiple reports indicated tanks were burning as Channelview Fire Department crews worked alongside the refinery’s fire brigade.
- Firefighters conducted water-based cooling operations, and hazardous materials teams were called as a precaution.
- Officials report all facility personnel are accounted for with no injuries, and the scene remains under assessment.
- Responders noted a strong chemical odor in the area, and investigators said no visible flames were present when crews arrived.