US EditionState seeks $1 million in penalties following West Texas facility fire and contamination
The lawsuit demands over $1 million in penalties and full cleanup after a chemical fire caused toxic contamination affecting at least 14 properties and a private well, state officials said.
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Texas AG sues company over 2024 Odessa chemical fire, contamination concerns
Editor's note: The video above first aired March 6, following Rep. Brooks Landgraf's bill proposal, House Bill 3866, that sets new safety standards on large-scale facilities that collect and recondition chemical containers. The bill was passed and took effect on September 1, 2025. ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against [...]
Texas Sues Odessa Container Firm Over 2024 Chemical Fire, Toxic Contamination
AUSTIN, TX — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against an Odessa-based container company and its owners, alleging they caused a catastrophic chemical fire in 2024 and failed to clean up toxic contamination that spread into a West Texas neighborhood. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, names Permian Basin Containers LLC, its parent company BRN Odessa LLC, and individuals Arnaldo G. Ib…
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