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Valero Sun Ray Explosion

 
Site Contact:
Gary Moore
OSC

(moore.gary@epa.gov)

Site Location:
6701 FM 119
Sun Ray, TX 79086
 response.epa.gov/valerosunrayexplosion
NRC#: 826724

At 1400 CST February 16, 2007, Valero Refinery in SunRay had an explosion causing a fire. The explosion occurred in their propane de-asphalting (PDA) Unit. The explosion impacted fire fighting capabilities. Fire fighting capabilities were re-established at approximately 2000 hrs. The fire continued until about 0400 on February 17, 2007. OSC Moore and Dallas START responded to the incident.

According to Valero's repesenatitive a total of three injuries - (1) serious burned victim careflighted to Lubbock, (1) transported via ambulance and (1) treated on-scene. At this time no off-site impact but high media interest.


Valero McKee Refinery Area Map location of Valero Refinery
For additional information, visit the Pollution Report (POLREPS) section.