Authorities on Thursday warned surrounding residents to stay indoors after high levels of benzene were detected in the air near a scorched petrochemical storage facility outside Houston.
Firefighters battle a petrochemical fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Co. on Monday in Deer Park, Texas.
“The most important thing is that the levels that have been detected are still not high enough for the level of concern that people may be having,” he said. Environmental groups said residents who live near the facility have experienced various symptoms, including headaches, nausea and nosebleeds. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, long-term exposure to benzene, a highly flammable chemical, is harmful to blood and bone marrow.
“Everything has been wrapped up in this nice perfect bow in saying that there were no problems. Every air quality was perfect. Every wind was perfect, blowing it away. And if everything was so perfect, why did it happen?” longtime Deer Park resident Terri Garcia said.
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