ODESSA, Texas — Odessa Fire and Rescue responded to a fire in northwest Odessa Friday just before 11 a.m..
The fire was near E. 67th Street and Andrews Highway.
The City of Odessa issued a shelter in place for houses and businesses near the fire. It was lifted around 2 p.m. Friday afternoon.
The fire appeared to be from Brenntag Southwest, a chemical storage and distribution site.
City of Odessa Public Information Officer Devin Sanchez tells us a firefighter has been hospitalized after coming into contact with acetic acid. The injuries are not life-threatening.
Water used to put out the fire was also contaminated with acid. Crews are making trenches so the contaminated water does not spread. Sand is also being brought in to soak up the contaminated water.