Black smoke in SE Houston as plant experiences flaring following power outage
HOUSTON - A black plume of smoke is visible in southeast Houston as a plant experiences flaring following a power outage, officials say.
What we know:
TPC Group Houston Operations, located at 8600 Park Place Boulevard, wrote in a CAER message that their facility is experiencing unusual flaring and black smoke following a power outage.
"We do not expect any impact to our employees, industrial or community neighbors, as we work to resolve the issue safely and quickly. We apologize for any inconvenience this incident may have caused," the message reads.
What we don't know:
It’s unclear what caused the power outage or how long the flaring will last.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Community Awareness Emergency Response website.