Houston-area Pemex Refinery Hydrogen Sulfide Release: One Dead, Several Injured

Oct 11, 2024, 01:05 AM

A chemical release at the Pemex refinery facility in Deer Park, Texas, has resulted in one death and several injuries. Authorities reported that the incident involved the release of hydrogen sulfide. One individual was transported via Lifeflight for medical treatment. The shelter-in-place order in Pasadena was lifted after Harris County Pollution Control completed air monitoring in the area. Traffic diversions were implemented on SH-255 as a result of the incident. The incident occurred in the Houston-area, and HCSOTexas confirmed the details.