Chemical Ka-Boom in Texas

Update, 11 am Central: Early video added, scroll down.
Update #2 posted, Noon Central. scroll down.

A HOUSE-SHAKING EXPLOSION AT A HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, CHEMICAL PLANT occurred about 90 minutes ago, just before 9 am Central time.

acryl a KPRC

KPRC-TV

The blast took place at an American Acryl plant in Seabrook (Houston area). A shelter-in-place order has been issued for the city of Seabrook.

Update #1:
Early video report from KRIV-TV:

Update #2, Noon Central time:
The fire is now reported to be out and the site secured. All plant employees have been accounted for, but two were transported to the hospital with breathing difficulties.

All shelter-in-place orders have been lifted except for the city of El Lago.

The plant, which has been in operation since 2002, is primarily used to produce acrylic acid, a basic ingredient in a wide array of products including paint, hand lotion, adhesives and diapers. It is highly flammable and can cause skin, eye and lung irritation. There are approx. 50 employees at the facility.