A BLEVE explosion caused by liquid petroleum gas occurred in Pasadena’s INEOS cumene production facility in Texas on Wednesday, March 22. The explosion led to a fire breakout which was ruled an accident.Janebond@Janebon34813396Massive explosion at Ineos Phenol chemicals plant in Pasadena, Texas. The plant makes multiple different types of chemicals and oils.3217Massive explosion at Ineos Phenol chemicals plant in Pasadena, Texas. The plant makes multiple different types of chemicals and oils. https://t.co/mOW7O6REAvBLEVE or Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion is a vapor explosion caused by a catastrophic failure of a vessel that contains pressurized liquid above its boiling point at nominal atmospheric pressure.Since the boiling point of the liquid increases with pressure, it can remain liquid inside a pressurized vessel as long as the vessel itself is intact. Once the tank’s structure is compromised, the loss of pressure causes the liquid to rapidly convert into an expanding gas.The vapor that is formed due to the rapid boiling, tries to escape through the opening. The pressure of the vapor gradually increases. If the tank comes into contact with a fire source, it leads to an explosion or a shock wave, completely destroying the vessel structure and the surrounding areas.In the case of combustible gasses such as alcohol and hydrocarbons, the ensuing fire can cause more damage.Netizens express concerns about the Pasadena facility's explosionWhat led to the explosion? 🇺🇸mikeh02176PRO-USA🦅@MichaelJHarris9Massive explosion at Ineos Phenol Chemical Plant at Pasadena, Texas.And yet nothing from the Biden administration 🤔These are not coincidences, but planned.No FBI investigation. Congress is quiet. Senate is quiet. Forget the DoD.WWG1WGA1811Massive explosion at Ineos Phenol Chemical Plant at Pasadena, Texas.And yet nothing from the Biden administration 🤔These are not coincidences, but planned.No FBI investigation. Congress is quiet. Senate is quiet. Forget the DoD.WWG1WGA https://t.co/GSJhBkJprjOn Wednesday, around 11:45 am, crews from Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office and Pasadena firefighters responded to the possible explosion at INEOS, located in the 3500 block of the Pasadena Freeway.Authorities said during a news conference that the explosion occurred when raw materials, including liquid petroleum gas (LPG) were being delivered to the facility by liquid bulk trucks.LPG is used in the production of cumene, which is an intermediate chemical that is used to produce phenol. Phenol is a refined product used in the production of construction materials and everyday consumer goods.As stated by INEOS officials, while the LPG was being offloaded, the gas ignited a spark and caused the explosion. Officials immediately reached out to first responders to render aid to the facility. The fire that broke out was extinguished by 1 pm.R A W S A L E R T S@rawsalerts#BREAKING: Massive explosion at the Ineos Phenol chemicals plant#Pasadena | #Texas Currently Numerous hazmat response teams and other emergency personnels are responding to a extremely massive explosion and fire at a Ineos Phenol chemicals plant in Pasadena Texas one… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…57973527🚨#BREAKING: Massive explosion at the Ineos Phenol chemicals plant📌#Pasadena | #Texas Currently Numerous hazmat response teams and other emergency personnels are responding to a extremely massive explosion and fire at a Ineos Phenol chemicals plant in Pasadena Texas one… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/6AIKgrozQZHowever, one person who was driving a third-party bulk truck was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital in stable condition. Officials said that the facility’s other staff members were accounted for.How internet users reacted to the incidentPeople were left in distress as news of the explosion surfaced. They voiced their concerns and recommendations on Twitter.Chuck Callesto@ChuckCallestoJUST IN: Massive explosion at Ineos Phenol CHEMICAL PLANT in Pasadena, Texas. — Multiple hazmat crews on the scene..JOE’S AMERICA IS CRUMBLING BEFORE OUR EYES..52753288JUST IN: Massive explosion at Ineos Phenol CHEMICAL PLANT in Pasadena, Texas. — Multiple hazmat crews on the scene..JOE’S AMERICA IS CRUMBLING BEFORE OUR EYES.. https://t.co/9O10uiQYFIANB@andhankmarducas@ChuckCallesto You know what helps avoid these? Regulations and standards.44@ChuckCallesto You know what helps avoid these? Regulations and standards.Onion Breath@RedOnionBreath@ChuckCallesto Texas infrastructure is crumbling and their chemical sites are poorly regulated. You keep self owning. It’s a shame most of your followers don’t know the difference.24@ChuckCallesto Texas infrastructure is crumbling and their chemical sites are poorly regulated. You keep self owning. It’s a shame most of your followers don’t know the difference.VapeCat@MetalDragon_CSY@rawsalerts The amount of times a massive industrial incident or spill or explosion has happened in Pasadena, Deer Park, or the greater Houston area in the past decade is crazy.1086@rawsalerts The amount of times a massive industrial incident or spill or explosion has happened in Pasadena, Deer Park, or the greater Houston area in the past decade is crazy.Fury@3lbs_of_fury@rawsalerts @RiskyChrisky You know. After the 180th random industrial accident this year. Im starting to think there is a pattern.484@rawsalerts @RiskyChrisky You know. After the 180th random industrial accident this year. Im starting to think there is a pattern.Joe West@joew1343@rawsalerts as a truck driver- I had to do a 30 minute safety video and wear a special over-shirt (doesnt burn into skin) just to go onsite there.These people are fire experts.292@rawsalerts as a truck driver- I had to do a 30 minute safety video and wear a special over-shirt (doesnt burn into skin) just to go onsite there.These people are fire experts.nice@NicePasta13@rawsalerts 2 hazmat situations in 1 day. Seems normal.824@rawsalerts 2 hazmat situations in 1 day. Seems normal.Chary@xrpcions@rawsalerts @BlackberryXRP At the end let it humans be aware we are positing ourselves it doesn’t matter how Rich or poor one of us is. It is same earth for all we breath and live on. Please anyone who want to make these hazard material just enter our lives is not good for anyone.3@rawsalerts @BlackberryXRP At the end let it humans be aware we are positing ourselves it doesn’t matter how Rich or poor one of us is. It is same earth for all we breath and live on. Please anyone who want to make these hazard material just enter our lives is not good for anyone.OneNationUnderFraud@TheRaytedex@rawsalerts My friend Michelle has worked in that plant a few times..#TurnARounds3@rawsalerts My friend Michelle has worked in that plant a few times..#TurnARoundsRocket ship@cattillium@rawsalerts EPA has the power to seize any land if they considered its contaminated so they can “recover” it, suddenly multiple derailments with chemicals occurs all over the country, is this plant close to a natural water supply?@rawsalerts EPA has the power to seize any land if they considered its contaminated so they can “recover” it, suddenly multiple derailments with chemicals occurs all over the country, is this plant close to a natural water supply?Harris County Judge Lina Maria Hidalgo issued a statement regarding the explosion, where she said:“I know folks are concerned about ongoing safety in the area. Our Pollution Control and Hazardous Materials teams will remain on the ground to monitor the situation and ensure there is no threat to public health or safety. These incidents continue to happen too often in our community and that is unacceptable.”Reports of any known impact to the shelters in place or the Pasadena community are not currently known. An investigation will be conducted by healthcare officials and they will also monitor the air quality of the area to ensure its safety.Sector Houston-Galveston of the U.S. Coast Guard reported that the water was not polluted by the explosion. Officials said that no remaining hazardous material leaks appear to have occurred, but the monitoring in and around Pasadena will continue.