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'All clear' given after fire reported at PEMEX Deer Park facility

According to PEMEX, they are not aware of any threats to the community. This is the facility off Highway 225.
Credit: KHOU

DEER PARK, Texas — An "all clear" was issued Tuesday at the PEMEX Deer Park oil refinery after reports of a “fire incident” within one of their units.

The fire was reported shortly before noon and extinguished right after 1 p.m., according to the facility. 

The fire caused dark smoke that could be seen by nearby residents, officials said. After conducting air quality monitoring activities, no threats to the community were found, according to PEMEX. 

All of the workers at the facility were accounted for.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Check back for any updates.

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