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Explosions Reported at Terry County Chemical Plant

By: Alison Morris
Updated: December 1, 2012
Terry County Police say 2 explosions rocked the Venture Chemical Plant this morning.

Residents reported hearing the explosions, seeing dark clouds of smoke and smelling fumes at the time it happened.

Roads around the Plant were blocked off while multiple fire departments worked to put the fire out. 

Police say at least one part of the building collapsed. 

At least one person was injured and taken to Brownfield Regional Medical Center. 

**Photo courtesy Brownfieldonline.com

 

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