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3 people hurt in Mont Belvieu explosion, plant fire, officials say
The explosion occurred in the heating system of the MB-4 fractionator, causing extensive facility damage and injuring three workers with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
- An explosion and fire broke out at the ONEOK plant on State Highway 146 near Mont Belvieu, Texas, around 11 a.m. Monday morning, injuring three workers.
- This incident occurred amid a series of similar industrial accidents this year and follows recent regional explosions in Houston and Louisiana.
- Emergency responders quickly brought the fire under control, with all plant staff accounted for and no ongoing risk to the public reported by officials.
- A ONEOK spokesperson emphasized the company's commitment to safety and thanked local emergency crews for their prompt assistance.
- Authorities have stabilized the facility, begun an investigation into the cause, and noted that operations will resume only when safe.
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ONEOK Update on Mont Belvieu, Texas, Incident
TULSA, Okla., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) today announced that on Oct. 6, 2025, a fire occurred in the heating system of ONEOK's MB-4 fractionator, which is one of the facilities located at ONEOK's Mont Belvieu,…
3 minor injuries reported after incident at Mont Belvieu industrial plant, city officials say
Officials said the incident happened at about 11 a.m. at one of the industrial facilities near SH-146, but did not release additional information on what led up to it.
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