On July 28, 2005, EPA Region 6 was notified of a large fire and smoke plume at the Valley Solvent and Chemical Company, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Several explosions and injuries were reported. Nearby businesses were evacuated. The smoke can be seen for 30+ miles. The company is reported to be a bulk re-packager of numerous hazardous substances, including flammable solvents.
EPA has mobilized an OSC, the EPA START contractor, and the ASPECT aircraft to the incident. Multiple units of the Fort Worth Fire Department and Hazmat Team have responded, as well as the Texas Commission on Enviromental Quality (TCEQ), and the American Red Cross. EPA deployed an array of air monitoring equipment, and continues coordinating with TCEQ and Fort Worth environmental officials in managing fire runoff water.
