Brazosport ISD campuses under shelter-in-place after chemical release at industrial plant

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A shelter-in-place is in effect for some Brazoria County communities after a chemical release at an industrial facility Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

At about 9 a.m., Brazosport CAER officials said there was an active chlorine gas release at an Olin unit in Plant B, located at 307 County Road 624 in Freeport.

Brazosport ISD said all of their campuses were under a shelter-in-place, and that no students would be released until officials give the all clear.

In a 9:30 a.m. update, officials said a shelter-in-place was also issued for Clute and Lake Jackson residents as a precaution. A short time later, authorities said the leak had been stopped, though residents were still advised to remain indoors.

It’s unclear what may have led to the leak.

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