April 08, 2021– A massive industrial fire has broken out at a Texas industrial facility located at Channelview, Harris County, Texas. A thich black plume of smoke could be seen billowing out from the facility.
HCFMO Hazmat and fire investigators are en route to assist Channelview Fire Department. More information will be provided as soon as it’s available. https://t.co/3No3zij36e
— @hcfmo (@hcfmo) April 7, 2021
Later on there have been updates via the Harris County Fire Marshall’s Twitter feed as below. First responders are at site.
Harris County @HarrisCoJudge @LinaHidalgoTX is on site assessing the fire, thanking first responders and ensuring the safety of the community and environmental standards are upheld in the county. pic.twitter.com/u6KdxxZGLn
— @hcfmo (@hcfmo) April 8, 2021
The cause of the fire is not known as of now.