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Sherwin-Williams Plant Explosion Cleanup Continues in Garland
Update: August 23, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency Monitoring Situation
GARLAND, Texas - The cleanup operation is ongoing following an explosion at a Sherwin-Williams plant in Garland on August 7, 2023. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is actively monitoring the situation and working with local authorities to ensure the safety of the community and the environment.
According to the EPA, the fire that broke out in the early morning hours at the Sherwin-Williams Shiloh Plant on S. Jupiter Road in Garland has been extinguished. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.
The company has suspended production at the facility and is working closely with the EPA and other agencies to clean up the site. The EPA has deployed a team to monitor air quality and water quality in the area and is working with local health officials to ensure the safety of the community.
No injuries have been reported as a result of the explosion. However, the EPA is urging residents in the area to take precautions and avoid contact with any debris or water bodies near the site.
The EPA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. Residents with questions or concerns can contact the EPA's hotline at 1-800-424-8802.
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