27 Jun 2023 | 06:43 PM UTC
US: Officials ask residents to shelter-in-place due to unspecified incident at oil refinery in Texas City, Texas, June 27
Shelter-in-place issued for parts of Texas City, Texas, US, June 27, due to unspecified incident at local oil refinery.
Event
Authorities in Texas City, Texas, have advised residents east of Highway 146 to shelter-in-place due to an incident occurring at the nearby Marathon Petroleum Galveston Bay Refinery. The nature of the incident remains unclear.
Transport and business disruptions are likely in the city and nearby areas until the authorities have the incident under control and give the all-clear.
Advice
Strictly heed instructions from authorities. Remain indoors and close all windows. Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear.
