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Texas Officials Say Fire At Chemical Plant Contained, Lift Evacuation Order

Two explosions at a refinery plant in the city of Port Neches on Wednesday injured three workers and forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Officials say the fire is contained and have lifted the evacuation order.

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