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Fire Breaks Out at LyondellBasell's Bayport Choate Site in Texas
Incident response teams working to contain the blaze, no threat to surrounding community
Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:13pm
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LyondellBasell, a major chemical company, reported a fire at its Bayport Choate site in Texas on Thursday evening. The company's firefighting and incident response teams are working to contain the blaze, and there is currently no threat to the surrounding community.
Why it matters
The Bayport Choate site is a critical production facility for LyondellBasell, producing a range of important chemical products. Any disruption at the site could impact the company's operations and the supply of these materials. The incident also raises concerns about safety and environmental impacts in the local community.
The details
The fire broke out at around 9 p.m. local time on Thursday. LyondellBasell said it was receiving support from the Channel Industries Mutual Aid (CIMA) as well as firefighting teams from neighboring areas to help contain the blaze. The La Porte Office of Emergency Management reported that agencies from the La Porte and Pasadena Fire Departments, CIMA, Harris County Hazmat, pollution control, and industrial liaisons from the Harris County Office of Emergency Management were on the scene.
- The fire occurred at around 9 p.m. local time on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
The players
LyondellBasell
A major chemical company that operates the Bayport Choate site in Texas, which produces a range of important chemical products.
Channel Industries Mutual Aid (CIMA)
An organization that provides mutual aid and support to fire departments and other emergency responders in the Houston-Galveston region.
La Porte Office of Emergency Management
The local emergency management agency for the city of La Porte, Texas, which is coordinating the response to the fire at the LyondellBasell site.
What’s next
LyondellBasell and local emergency responders will continue to work to contain the fire and assess any potential impacts on the surrounding community.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the importance of robust emergency response capabilities and coordination between chemical companies and local authorities to ensure the safety of communities near industrial facilities.
