Athens, Texas: Fire at Fertilizer Plant

By Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
May 29, 2014Updated: July 18, 2015

The city of Athens, Texas, was being evacuated on Thursday evening due to a fire at a fertilizer plant, according to reports.

The plant is located in downtown Athens, reported WBTV.

A three-block radius was being cleared out by police due to the fire.

Emergency crews are currently fighting the fire.

No explosion has yet to be reported.

It’s unclear if there has been any injuries.

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