FREEPORT, Texas — A fire that broke out at the Dow chemical plant in Freeport is now contained and the investigation into what started it begins.

It happened at the plant on Brazosport Boulevard near the Nolan Ryan Expressway. Residents nearby reported hearing an explosion.

According to Dow Texas Operations , the fire broke out at Plant B. In an update, officials said the fire was contained within the facility block and all employees were accounted for. They didn't say if there were any injuries.

The company said there is nothing required of the community. First responders are on scene.

According to Dow's website, Dow’s Texas Operations facility is the company’s largest integrated site, covering about 7,000 acres. The plant produces nearly half of Dow’s U.S. products and roughly one-

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