Chemical Incident Reporting – Week of 7-19-25

NOTE: See here for series background.

Brierfield, AL – 7-14-25

Local News Report: Here, here, and here.

There was a fire at a utility pole treatment plant. Due to the large volumes of hazardous chemicals on site, the decision was made to allow the fire to burn itself out rather than risk runoff contaminating a nearby river. One firefighter was treated at a local hospital for minor burns. Reports mention in passing damage to firefighting equipment.

Probable CSB reportable due to (unreported) level of damage to facility.

Corpus Christi, TX – 7-13-25

Local News Report: Here

There was an isobutylene release from a barge in the harbor here due to a faulty pressure relief valve. No injuries or damages were reported.

Not CSB reportable, transportation related incident.