The cleanup continues after a Sherwin-Williams plant in Garland exploded earlier this week.
On Friday, officials from City of Garland, the Environmental Protection Agency , the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality and Sherwin-Williams gave an update on the response to the fiery explosion and the cleanup efforts that have followed.
"The typical notification happens with the company. It’s responsible for calling the national response center as soon as they know there is a potential release," said Eric Delgado, with the EPA. "The company did not notify the national response center until 9:05 in the morning the following day."Early morning explosions in Garland woke neighbors in the area. 1 person received minor injuries. The EPA and other crews are monitoring the area for any possible hazards.
It was Monday, at about 1 a.m., when people in homes miles away were shaken awake by the multiple blasts at the plant, prompting a response of firefighters on 16 fire vehicles, who managed to contain and extinguish the flames within two hours. Sherwin-Williams said it does not yet have a timeline for employees returning to work, as it focuses on emergency cleanup regarding air quality and water safety.
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