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Texas Sues Exxon Mobil Over Environmental Violations From Baytown Fire [1]

"The state of Texas is suing Exxon Mobil for environmental violations, including releasing millions of gallons of firefighting wastewater into the Houston Ship Channel after the petrochemical giant’s most recent fire and explosion in Baytown.

The lawsuit, filed by the attorney general on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, seeks injunctive relief, civil penalties exceeding $100,000, attorney’s fees and court costs for alleged violations of the Texas Clean Air Act and the Texas Water Code. It follows the filing of a lawsuit by Harris County on Aug. 1 — a day after the company’s plant erupted in flames and injured at least 37 people.

The July 31 fire at the Baytown Olefins Plant released a plume of black smoke visible for miles. For several hours, the City of Baytown issued an order to shelter in place to residents who live west of the plant and south of Texas State Highway Spur 330."

Perla Trevizo reports for the Houston Chronicle August 6, 2019. [2]

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Source: Houston Chronicle [2], 08/07/2019
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[2] https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/State-sues-ExxonMobile-over-environmental-14284024.php
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