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Harris County sues ExxonMobil refinery in Baytown over March fire

Fire reported at Baytown Exxon Saturday.

HOUSTON – The Harris County District Attorney's Office has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil for a plant fire in Baytown.

On March 16, a hydrofining unit caught fire and burned for more than three hours before emergency crews were able to put it out.

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The Harris County's Pollution Control Services Department determined the fire started as a result of a tube leak.

ExxonMobil officials said they will challenge the lawsuit's allegations.


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