Fire Extinguished at Decommissioned P.H. Robinson Power Plant in Bacliff

Fire Out at P.H. Robinson Power Plant

• 🔥 Firefighters have fully extinguished the blaze at the decommissioned P.H. Robinson Power Plant in the Bacliff area.
• ⏰ The fire, which began around 2:30 AM Sunday, raged for over 24 hours.

Impact on the Community

• 💨 Ash and debris from the fire blew into nearby communities, with neighbors describing it as looking like ash from a volcano.
• 👃 Despite the fire being out, the smell of smoke is still present, and some rubble piles are still smoldering.
• ⚠️ A limited shelter-in-place was issued for parts of the area, including San Leon, due to shifting winds and dry grass, though no homes were in direct danger.

Air Quality and Health Concerns

• 📊 Galveston County health officials reported that air quality readings remained near normal throughout the event.
• 😷 Officials are advising individuals with lung conditions to stay indoors for the next day to avoid potential respiratory irritation.

Investigation and Plant Status

• 🔍 The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
• 🏭 The P.H. Robinson power plant has been shut down since the 1990s.
• 💥 Three wooden cooling towers caught fire and collapsed during the incident.