BAYTOWN

“I’ve never seen nothing like that in person it was pretty crazy.”

Weaver Street in Baytown has devastation in nearly every direction and power remained out Wednesday night after Tuesday’s powerful tornado tore apart homes and structures.

Tuesday’s storms left a path of damage in several parts of the Houston area.

A person of interest in the shooting death of a 16-year-old Goose Creek CISD student-athlete has been arrested, according to the Baytown Police Department.

Repeated burglaries have led to years of frustration for a business owner in Baytown whose property has been broken into multiple times over the past three months.

Baytown police are hunting for the suspect who opened fire on a man and woman at an apartment complex Tuesday afternoon.

A Baytown family is heartbroken and preparing to bury their 16-year-old son after he was gunned down outside their apartment home Tuesday night.

A Goose Creek CISD student has been arrested after posting threats on social media Thursday morning, according to the district’s police department.

A juvenile has died after being shot during a drive-by at an apartment complex in Baytown Tuesday, officers with the Baytown Police Department said.

The man accused of sexually assaulting a 50-year-old woman while she was walking on a trail has been arrested and charged, according to the Baytown Police Department.

Multiple facilities in Baytown and Pasadena are burning excess chemicals through a process they call "flaring."

If you hear rumbling or see bright orange flames and smoke coming from various plants along the Houston Ship Channel, there is no need to panic as this is a planned operation.

Officials with the Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals say two dead animals were found, and 13 others were rescued in Chambers County.

A woman is dead after she was struck by a pickup truck while walking with her husband in Baytown Tuesday, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

VYPE recently traveled out to Baytown, Texas for the Goose Creek CISD 2022 Winter Media Day to have all the fun a Media Day entails.

It has been one year since the murder of 25-year-old Disha Allen, and Crime Stoppers say her case remains unsolved.

November is lung cancer awareness month, and this kind of cancer is on the rise and is deadly.

The family of a man whose shooting death was the focus of several documentaries called on production companies Tuesday to cease coverage of the case, citing erroneous and emotionally scarring details.

It’s almost the weekend before Thanksgiving, and for some of us, that means the final days of denial before we’re forced to confront the financial, social, and emotional stresses of the holiday season. (Anyone else staring down a calendar chock-full of travel days, shopping outings and obligatory family gatherings?)

The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Harris County on Tuesday night here.

A sampling of seasonal celebrations throughout the Houston area, including holiday markets, yuletide train rides, light shows, plays, concerts, and events.

Harris County authorities say three men were arrested after an investigation revealed the manufacture and distribution of drugs.

The NAACP and other local civil rights activists are prepared to hit the streets of Baytown and protest the ruling.

NAACP Houston is holding a news conference at 11 a.m. speaking out against what they are calling the “unjust” and “despicable” verdict.

Two bodies discovered Sunday have been linked to a suspect who was shot and killed by officers after going on a shooting rampage last week, killing two and injuring two others, bringing the total number of victims to six, according to the Baytown Police Department.

Baytown police say they have turned over the case of a murdered teenage girl to the district attorney’s office to present to a grand jury for possible charges.

The family of a Baytown woman who was reportedly killed by police in 2019 joined civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump as the trial for the accused officer continues.

A gunman has been identified after he was reportedly shot and killed by police Wednesday night following a deadly shooting spree in Baytown.

Leaders of Barbers Hill ISD and Lee College are taking steps that could lead to the creation of a college campus in the Mont Belvieu community.

A jury trial is underway Friday for a Baytown police officer who was indicted in 2020 in the fatal shooting of Pamela Turner in 2019.

Houston police are still searching for a suspect in connection with a woman’s murder in southwest Houston last year.

The Houston Methodist Baytown transitioned its chapel into a wedding ceremony for a hospice patient’s granddaughter.

If you’re headed out this weekend, here’s a heads-up on a few closures happening.

Authorities are searching for a man who they said sexually assaulted a 50-year-old woman in broad daylight at a park in Baytown Thursday.

A youth sports organization scored big Wednesday with a shopping spree meant to help replace thousands of dollars of stolen practice gear, concession equipment, and other items.

USS Texas fought in World War I and II, engaging German U-boats and supporting the D-Day invasion, before becoming a floating museum in 1948.

A youth sports organization was left without thousands of dollars in equipment Saturday after someone stole a storage trailer filled with supplies.

Vanessa Sylvester said she’s been dealing with flooding issues for nearly a year, but after having to dodge a soggy ceiling that almost fell on her head last week, she said she can’t take it anymore.

This has been the hottest summer in recorded history for Houston.

For 60 years, Lee College has trained students to become Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), and starting this fall, the nursing programs will offer a new, state-of-the-art learning experience that aligns with the demands and rigor of the most modern patient care.

EVERY FEBRUARY IN BAYTOWN FOR THE PAST 11 YEARS, RUNNERS WILL BUNDLE UP AND COMPETE IN THE ANNUAL JAIL BREAK RUN HALF MARATHON AND 5K.

A man was arrested Monday after stealing a golf cart from a car lot, then using it to ram into police who were attempting to apprehend him, according to Baytown police.

One Baytown family is in pleasant shock after their beloved Golden Shepherd was found after more than four years of being lost after the dog was stolen from their Baytown home.

Flaring and heavy smoke could be seen for miles billowing into the air, sparked by a power outage at the Chevron Phillips Chemical Company in Baytown Tuesday morning, company officials said.

An investigation is underway after flaring and smoke were reported at the Chevron Phillips Chemical Company facility in Baytown Tuesday, emergency officials said.

An investigation is underway after flaring and smoke were reported at the Chevron Phillips Chemical Company facility in Baytown Tuesday, emergency officials said.

Surveillance photos have been released in efforts someone from the public will identify a man and woman accused of stealing numerous family urns from a Baytown cemetery, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Ready to get out of the house and have a proper Houston-area adventure? OK, so where to?

Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, what ever happened to 90′s rapper Vanilla Ice? Melanie Camp found him in Baytown! See her interview, only on Houston Life Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

Two men were arrested and a large haul of narcotics was taken off the street after authorities busted an alleged drug house situated just hundreds of feet away from two learning institutions, according to the Baytown Police Department.

Here are several standout fireworks shows in the Houston area worth seeking out for their powerful pyrotechnic displays.

Brittany Force had the fastest pass in Houston Raceway Park history Friday to take the lead in Top Fuel qualifying at the final NHRA SpringNationals. Force broke her own speed record at the track with a 3.695-second run at 333.58 mph. The track that hosted its first national event in 1988 is closing after the event to make room for Katoen Natie's expanding port facility.

ExxonMobil has been working with Denver-based Crusoe Energy Systems to mine bitcoin in North Dakota.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

4 injured when large fire breaks out at Texas refinery

The “major industrial accident” occurred just after 1 a.m. Thursday, officials said.

The local sheriff says it appears there was "some type of explosion" at the facility in Baytown. Some injuries are reported. There's no early indication of the cause.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez SAID the shooting happened Sunday evening when about 50 people were gathered for a celebration of life.

At least one of the wounded was a child, and a bounce house at the scene was full of kids when the gunfire broke out, authorities said.

Baytown police Officers Teddy Sims and Samuel Serrett and detention officer Shan Dunlap were charged Thursday with felony aggravated assault.

Delacruz, who was indicted in Turner's killing, has been placed on paid administrative duty with the Baytown Police Department.

Turner’s death in Baytown was partially captured on video by a bystander. Her family...

The wrongful death lawsuit comes on what would have been Turner’s 46th birthday.

The lawsuit alleges Exxon Mobil violated the Clean Air Act for eight years at its flagship refinery in Baytown. A federal judge ordered Exxon Mobil to pay a $14.25 million civil penalty Tuesday in an 11-year-old lawsuit alleging it violated the Clean Air Act for eight years at its flagship Baytown, Texas, refinery. In a statement, Exxon Mobil spokesman Todd Spitler said the company is "currently reviewing the decision and considering next steps." The group Environment Texas sued the Irving, Texas-based company in 2010. In its annual report on unauthorized emissions in the state, Environment Texas found that companies only face financial penalties about 3% of the time.

His love of classical music led to him to a career as a conductor, music educator and cellist – he's played in the Baytown Symphony for about 25 years – and in January he was named the orchestra's new music director and first African American conductor in its 53-year history. Frank is also the only African American music director of any community or professional orchestra in the Houston region, based on Houston Public Media's review of multiple local orchestras. His appointment comes at a time when only about 4.3% of U.S. orchestra conductors and less than 2% of orchestra musicians are African American, according to a study by the American League of Orchestras. "In the classical music world, or in the symphony world, there's not a lot of people of color,” Frank said. And he said he’s looking to program a gospel Christmas concert in collaboration with some of the African American choirs in the area.

The city council will consider a resolution on renaming Lake Negrohead to Lake Henry Doyle at its meeting Thursday. The Baytown City Council will vote on a resolution to change the name of Negrohead Lake, a move 30 years in the making, the city’s mayor anounced Monday. The city council will consider the resolution on renaming the body of water to Lake Henry Doyle at its meeting Thursday. That school was later renamed the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. The lake in Baytown, which had previously been renamed from a more offensive racist term, was set to be named in Doyle’s honor.

On Monday’s show: We learn about efforts to rename Negrohead Lake in Baytown, and a new study examines the stress staying at home during the pandemic has caused low-income families. On Monday’s Houston Matters: The NAACP is pushing for the renaming of Negrohead Lake in Baytown. Also this hour: What a recent road rage incident says about the psychology of some Houston drivers, and what to do about it. Then, a new study examines the environmental, physical, and personal stressors of the pandemic that are particularly hard on low-income families with children. Subscribe to Today in Houston Fill out the form below to subscribe our new daily editorial newsletter from the HPM Newsroom.

Since 2008 Harris County Transit has grown from two routes to 12, serving places in east Harris County that aren't covered by METRO. David Jones, Harris County Transit's deputy assistant director, said that with 12 routes, the agency will get to 2 million in an even shorter timeframe. Harris County Transit also discontinued fares back in March, a policy that will remain in place to help promote social distancing on buses. In addition to Baytown, Harris County Transit operates in places like Crosby and La Porte. "They're looking for public transportation there but we're only funded for Harris County through the Federal Transit Administration."

Mark Mulligan/Staff photographerIt's time to head back to the polls for some Harris County residents. Early voting for five run-off races continues for those in Houston's District B, Baytown, Humble, La Porte and Nassau Bay.

HOUSTON The Houston area has lost more jobs in the month of April than any other month on record. That is a total of 312,000 jobs, according to Workforce Solutions. Weve never seen a number this large ever in the history of us having data on Houston, said the Principal Economist for Workforce Solutions Parker Harvey. Unemployment is at a record high of 14.2% and more than 452,000 Houston area workers are without jobs, according to a new report by Workforce Solutions. Here is the full report published by Workforce Solutions:Here is a presentation on the impact of COVID-19 published by Workforce Solutions:

Texas near top for 'sinners' among states, according to reportAccording to a new study by WalletHub, Texas ranks only behind Nevada among the "Most Sinful States in the U.S." Freaky Deaky Music Festival at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, TX on Sunday, October 27, 2019. ... more Photo: Jamaal Ellis/Contributor Photo: Jamaal Ellis/Contributor Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close Texas near top for 'sinners' among states, according to report 1 / 14 Back to GallerySince the days of the Old West, Texas has had a reputation of being a haven for beer drinkers and hell raisers. According to a new study by WalletHub, Texas ranks only behind Nevada among the "Most Sinful States in the U.S."HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM: Sin City in 2020 and beyondSo how do you quantify sin? "Our data set ranges from violent crimes per capita to excessive drinking to share of the population with gambling disorders,"" states WalletHub. Above you can see the top 10 sinful states according to the study.

Baytown plant fire sends up large plume of smokeThe fire was reported around 5 a.m. at Raven Chemical Plant located at 9520 East Freeway. The fire was reported around 5 a.m. at Raven Chemical Plant located at 9520 East Freeway. Photo: On Scene Photo: On Scene Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close Baytown plant fire sends up large plume of smoke 1 / 14 Back to GalleryA large Baytown plant fire sent smoke into the East Houston sky early Saturday, but company officials said the blaze is now clear, according to media reports. The fire was reported around 5 a.m. at Raven Chemical Plant located at 9520 East Freeway. All I saw was a sky lit up in orange and black smoke coming from the plant.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A crude oil spill near Baytown, Texas, has restarted after earlier being contained, U.S. Coast Guard officials said in an updated statement on Sunday. About 630 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in Tabbs Bay and approximately one mile (1.6 km) of shoreline has been affected, officials said. The cause of the spill is under investigation. The source of the release was initially secured but has since begun to leak again, they said. About 2,000 feet (610 meters) of absorbent material was placed along the shoreline.

630 gallons of crude oil spilled in Tabbs BayA Google Earth map shows the location of Tabbs Bay. A Google Earth map shows the location of Tabbs Bay. Photo: Google Earth Photo: Google Earth Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close 630 gallons of crude oil spilled in Tabbs Bay 1 / 1 Back to GalleryAn oil wellhead spilled 630 gallons of crude oil Saturday afternoon near Baytown in Tabbs Bay, local U.S. Coast Guard officials said. Around 4:30 p.m., Coast Guard personnel received a report of fuel leaking from an oil wellhead. Officials originally reported that it was diesel fuel, but on Sunday clarified that it was crude oil that spilled.

@HCSOTexas has two active scenes, possibly related. Prelim info: At abt 430am, at 2025 Kennings Rd, a gun shop owner encountered two possible burglary suspects. Gunfire was exchanged & suspects fled, but owner believes one was shot. At a 2nd scene, a male in his late teens/early Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) January 7, 202020s was found at 3800 Morelos Rd at abt 441am, with a gunshot wound. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

@HCSOTexas has two active scenes, possibly related. Prelim info: At abt 430am, at 2025 Kennings Rd, a gun shop owner encountered two possible burglary suspects. Gunfire was exchanged & suspects fled, but owner believes one was shot. At a 2nd scene, a male in his late teens/early Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) January 7, 202020s was found at 3800 Morelos Rd at abt 441am, with a gunshot wound. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

59-year-old Baytown man dies after being shot by person who knocked on door, opened fireA 59-year-old Baytown man died Tuesday after he was reportedly shot near his stomach inside his home. A 59-year-old Baytown man died Tuesday after he was reportedly shot near his stomach inside his home. Photo: OnScene.TV Photo: OnScene.TV Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close 59-year-old Baytown man dies after being shot by person who knocked on door, opened fire 1 / 5 Back to GalleryA 59-year-old man died Tuesday after Baytown police said a person shot him multiple times when he answered his apartment door. When he answered the door, Lavigne was shot multiple times, according to police. When they arrived, police found Lavigne lying inside the doorway of his apartment with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

A Baytown couple was told by doctors their 2-year-old, who suffers from Williams Syndrome, needed an AC unit. After installing them, property management hit them for a violation, then eviction. pic.twitter.com/P2wdes4UJg Nick Natario (@NickABC13) December 23, 2019BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) -- A Baytown family is desperate for help after receiving an eviction notice while their 2-year-old son is fighting for his life.Their toddler suffers from Williams syndrome, which impacts his cardiovascular system. Doctors require him to have an air conditioning unit in the home in order to keep his body cool. The management company refused to answer ABC13's questions and asked us to leave the property.An eviction hearing is scheduled for early January.SEE ALSO:

A 14-year-old was shot in the leg in a drive-by shooting in Baytown, officials say. The shooting happened at Walker Park. The victim was taken to the hospital by private car with a non-life-threatening injury, Gonzalez said. @HCSOTexas units responded to a shooting call at Walker Park located at 7613 Wade. One 14 yr old shot in leg (non life threatening) was taken to hospital by private car.

Residents voice complaints over loud, disrupting weekend due to Freaky Deaky music festivalFreaky Deaky Music Festival at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, TX on Sunday, October 27, 2019 Freaky Deaky Music Festival at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, TX on Sunday, October 27, 2019 Photo: Jamaal Ellis/Contributor Photo: Jamaal Ellis/Contributor Image 1 of / 63 Caption Close Residents voice complaints over loud, disrupting weekend due to Freaky Deaky music festival 1 / 63 Back to GalleryBaytown residents had a lot to say on social media this weekend after enduring two days of non-stop EDM music from a popular Halloween music festival held at Houston Raceway. Freaky Deaky brought hundreds of young ravers to the raceway on Saturday and Sunday, resulting in loud music and noise that some residents said kept their entire neighborhoods up all hours of the night, according to social media posts. Residents near the raceway voiced their concerns on the post, commenting that noise from the festival was terrifying dogs and small children. RELATED: Freaky Deaky Texas rolls out the Halloween dance sound for Houston-area crowdOthers had mixed feelings about the festival and said residents should stand down. Freaky Deaky premiered in the Houston-area last year after replacing the "Something Wicked" Halloween festival, which was home to Houston for six years at the raceway.

Freaky Deaky Texas rolls out the Halloween dance sound for Houston-area crowdFreaky Deaky Music Festival at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, TX on Sunday, October 27, 2019 Freaky Deaky Music Festival at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, TX on Sunday, October 27, 2019 Photo: Jamaal Ellis/Contributor Photo: Jamaal Ellis/Contributor Image 1 of / 63 Caption Close Freaky Deaky Texas rolls out the Halloween dance sound for Houston-area crowd 1 / 63 Back to GalleryOnly the adventurous and unbridled ventured to the alternative EDM Halloween festival, Freaky Deaky Texas. The massive 2019 rave celebration kicked off on Saturday night at Houston Raceway in Baytown, Texas. For those who love EDM parties, this fete was the hottest ticket in the Houston-area for a Halloween costume outing. Dubbed "a twisted celebration of freaks," guests indulged in two days of dancing and an exploration of electro-dance sound. PREVIEW: Get our experts picks for concerts, kids stuff, fine arts, movies and more each week in our entertainment newsletter.

Baytown man charged with intoxication manslaughter weeks after high-speed crash in SpringA man was charged Tuesday with intoxication manslaughter almost three weeks after causing a deadly high-speed crash in Spring, according to court records. Jahson Trevone Albert, 24, was driving faster than 80 mph on Sept. 26 when he crashed into Jacquelyn Pleytez's car on the Interstate 45 service road at Cypresswood. Medical records show THC in his system at the time of the crash, according to court records. Albert had been traveling north on the Interstate 45 service road at Cypresswood when he sped through a school zone outside Spring High School, court records say. He side swiped two cars and struck a third before hitting two curbs, records say.

Wrecks slow traffic to a crawl across Baytown area: Interstate 10, Highway 146, U.S. 90Vehicles involved in a multiple-vehicle crash on Texas Highway 146 southbound at Fred Hartman Bridge are being towed on Wednesday, Sept. 25, in Baytown. The crash happened around 5 a.m. Vehicles involved in a multiple-vehicle crash on Texas Highway 146 southbound at Fred Hartman Bridge are being towed on Wednesday, Sept. 25, in Baytown. The crash happened around 5 a.m. Photo: Yi-Chin Lee/Staff Photographer Photo: Yi-Chin Lee/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Wrecks slow traffic to a crawl across Baytown area: Interstate 10, Highway 146, U.S. 90 1 / 12 Back to GalleryMultiple wrecks in the Baytown area are complicating an already difficult traffic situation caused by the closure of the Interstate 10 westbound bridge at the San Jacinto River on Wednesday morning. On one alternate route, Baytown police are investigating a major crash southbound at the base of the Fred Hartman Bridge on Highway 146. There was least one fatality in that crash, Baytown Police Lt. Steve Dorris said.

A 20-year-old man is dead in Baytown after an argument erupted into gunfire, police say. BAYTOWN, Texas - A 20-year-old man died after he was repeatedly shot during an argument at a Baytown apartment complex early Sunday morning, police say. Responding to a report of a shooting, Baytown police found Mickell Rhodes on a breezeway in the 1700 block of James Bowie around 2 a.m. During the preliminary investigation, detectives say they learned that Rhodes and several other men were in the breezeway when an argument broke out. During that argument, one of the men pulled a handgun and shot him multiple times before fleeing the scene.

A teenage girl in Baytown said she caught a man looking into her bathroom window while she was taking a shower. Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.

BAYTOWN, Texas - Nearly 20 million gallons of contaminated water used to fight a fire at the ExxonMobil plant in Baytown last week was spilled into the Houston Ship Channel, according to a lawsuit filed Monday by the state. DOCUMENT: Read state's lawsuit against ExxonMobilState officials claim in the lawsuit that the first discharge of 10.4 million gallons happened sometime between July 31 and Aug. 1. The second, of 7.4 million gallons, happened Aug. 1 and the third, of 2.1 million gallons, happened Aug. 2, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that the second and third spills happened when rain overwhelmed the pumps. The lawsuit also claims that ExxonMobil emitted multiple air contaminants during the fire without authorization from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Nearly 20 million gallons of contaminated water used to fight a fire at the ExxonMobil plant in Baytown last week was spilled into the Houston Ship Channel, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this...

Flames and smoke shoot from a stack at the ExxonMobil plant in Baytown, Texas, during a fire that started July 31, 2019. BAYTOWN, Texas - Nearly 20 million gallons of contaminated water used to fight a fire at the ExxonMobil plant in Baytown last week was spilled into the Houston Ship Channel, according to a lawsuit filed Monday by the state. State officials claim in the lawsuit that the first discharge of 10.4 million gallons happened sometime between July 31 and Aug. 1. The second, of 7.4 million gallons, happened Aug. 1 and the third, of 2.1 million gallons, happened Aug. 2, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit also claims that ExxonMobil emitted multiple air contaminants during the fire without authorization from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Residents were urged to shelter in place after a fire at ExxonMobil's plant in Baytown, Texas. BAYTOWN, Texas - Harris County, Texas, filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil on Thursday, one day after an explosion and fire at the company's Baytown plant. The county says the company violated the state's clean air act and asks for orders to prevent a recurrence. The fire began late Wednesday morning at ExxonMobil's Baytown Olefins Plant at a unit that contains polypropylene material. Harris County, along with the state of Texas, is also also suing Exxon because of a March 16 fire at the company's refinery in Baytown, CNN affiliates KPRC-TV and KTRK-TV reported.

Worker sues Exxon for injuries in Baytown plant explosionEvacuated ExxonMobil plant workers go back to the campus after the explosion fire is contained on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Baytown. Evacuated ExxonMobil plant workers go back to the campus after the explosion fire is contained on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Baytown. Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff / Staff Photographer Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 32 Caption Close Worker sues Exxon for injuries in Baytown plant explosion 1 / 32 Back to GalleryA worker who was injured in the Exxon Mobil plant explosion sued the chemical company on Thursday, asking for 1$ million in damages, according to the petition. A manager at the Exxon Olefins unit, where the fire broke out, said Wednesday that the workers' injuries were mostly minor first-degree burns. READ ALSO: Harris County files lawsuit against Exxon Mobil one day after fire in Baytown injured 37Serrano's lawsuit contends Exxon was negligent for failing to provide adequate equipment and training to employees, among other deficiencies.

BAYTOWN, Texas - Harris County officials have filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil after a fire happened Wednesday at the companys Baytown plant. DOCUMENT: Harris County lawsuit against ExxonMobilRock Owens, managing attorney of the Environmental Protection Division at the Harris County Attorney's Office, said the lawsuit is standard practice in a case such as this. I think the new Commissioners Court of Harris County has made it very clear that they want vigorous enforcement of the law, especially environmental laws, in Harris County." READ: Harris County sues ExxonMobil refinery in Baytown over March fireThe Harris County Pollution Control Services Department determined the fire started as a result of a tube leak. The Harris County Attorney's Office filed a lawsuit against the company for the fire.

Harris County officials have filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil after a fire happened Wednesday at the companys Baytown plant.

EMBED >More News Videos The fire broke out in the olefins unit before the lunch hour on WednesdayEMBED >More News Videos ABC13's Nick Natario reports from a Baytown restaurant where patrons had to shelter-in-place amid the ExxonMobil fire response. BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) -- If you were affected by Wednesday's fire at the Baytown ExxonMobil facility, there's a number you can call.The company released the number just over 24 hours after the fire at the olefins plant. Personal claims can be filed by calling 800-241-9010.If you missed work, saw a doctor, or have other expenses tied to the fire, you may wish to file a claim. However, attorneys advise you to make sure you understand the terms of any agreement you may be entering into. ExxonMobil's website states that the Baytown Olefins plant began operations in 1979 and is one of the largest ethylene plants in the world.

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp said on Thursday that production at its 560,500-barrel-per-day (bpd) Baytown, Texas, refinery has been reduced following a fire on Wednesday in the companys adjoining olefins plant. Exxon said production was reduced across the Baytown refining and petrochemical complex because of the fire in a propylene recovery unit, which has been shut down.

Harris County files lawsuit against Exxon Mobil one day after fire in Baytown injured 37A fire burns at the ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Baytown. A fire burns at the ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, in Baytown. According to the lawsuit against the petrochemical giant, Harris County alleges Exxon Mobil violated the Texas Clean Air Act when its Olefins Plant released "unauthorized emissions into the atmosphere." The lawsuit seeks injunctions forbidding Exxon Mobil from continuing the alleged violations. Today's lawsuit is the Harris County attorney's office's first use of its newfound authority to file such lawsuits without the approval of Commissioners Court.

The ExxonMobil plant in Baytown is one of the largest of its kind in the world, but this plant is no stranger to violations.

Heres a look at some of the most significant industrial fires and explosions to occur in the areas history. Texas City disasterWhen it happened: April 16, 1947Where it happened: Port of Texas City, Texas at Galveston Bay. Wikipedia Fire-extinguishing operations can be seen after the Texas City refinery explosion. Texas City Refinery explosionWhen it happened: March 23, 2005Where it happened: BP's Texas City refinery in Texas City. About a week after the initial fire, reports of several toxins found in the water near ITC prompted officials to close the ship channel.

More than 30 people suffered minor injuries Wednesday in an explosion and subsequent fire at the ExxonMobil plant in Baytown, officials said.