Exxon oil plan on fire in Texas (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Emergency crews have responded to the Bayton Olefins Plant, assisting Exxon’s fire teams.

The company said it was conducting air quality monitoring “as a precaution” as well as “personal accounting” to ensure the safety of employees and contractors on the site.

“We deeply regret any disruption or inconvenience that this incident may have caused the community,” Exxon said.

The City of Baytown is issuing a precautionary order to Shelter in Place due to an emergency at ExxonMobil Baytown Area. Areas west of ExxonMobil should Shelter In Place. See the map below. Please RT. pic.twitter.com/WWXOg3RpNf

— City of Baytown, TX (@CityofBaytown) July 31, 2019

Soooo something just exploded in Exxon pic.twitter.com/PC4zvOSHjq

— JBH (@B_MetalSucks) July 31, 2019

Local residents sent video footage of flames inside the facility, which authorities say affected the unit that contains polypropylene material.

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