US Edition2 Hospitalized for ‘Headaches and Nausea’ After Unknown Odor at Deer Park Chemical Plant
DEER PARK, TEXAS, JUL 22 – Unknown chemical odor at Deer Park industrial site caused headaches and nausea, leading to hospitalizations and evacuations, with air quality now deemed safe by authorities.
- On July 22, 2025, Harris County Hazmat units and deputies responded to reports of an unusual smell at an industrial facility located on Tidal Road in Deer Park, Texas.
- The incident began with reports of a suspicious odor causing headaches and nausea, leading to two Shell employees hospitalized and shelter-in-place orders at Linde Deer Park.
- Authorities, including Lubrizol and Shell, stated they are investigating the odor source and monitoring air quality, which remains at safe levels, while traffic closures along Tidal Road and Highway 225 continued.
- Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated on social media that there was no danger detected to local residents or operational areas, and that teams were getting ready to dismantle the perimeter as the investigation concluded.
- The City of Deer Park is continuing to gather information with CTEH monitoring air quality, urging residents to stay updated while the incident has not posed confirmed danger to nearby areas.
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Sheriff says air quality is at safe levels after unknown odor reported at Deer Park industrial site
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said air quality is at safe levels after an unknown odor at an industrial site in Deer Park caused headaches and nausea for some.
2 workers hospitalized at chemical plant in Deer Park, sheriff says
DEER PARK, Texas (KIAH) -- Two people have been hospitalized after a chemical accident in Deer Park that officials say is not harmful to the public. Harris County officials were called to the Lubrizol plant at 41 Tidal Road on Tuesday morning after reports of an unknown odor in the area. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said that the odor was causing some to experience headaches and nausea. Officials at the scene said that two Shell chemical wo…
Roads closed following unknown odor in Deer Park industrial site
According to a community emergency alert just before 9 a.m., an environmental duty representative with Shell Deer Park said the facility is experiencing an odor within the facility that hasn't been identified.
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