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After explosion, fire erupts at a North Texas industrial paint plant; 1 person injured

An explosion and fire erupted early Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at a Sherwin-Williams paint plant in Garland.
An explosion and fire erupted early Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at a Sherwin-Williams paint plant in Garland. WFAA-TV

An explosion and fire erupted early Monday at a paint plant in Garland, WFAA-TV reported.

The cause of the explosion was not clear. A Garland Fire Department spokesperson did not immediately answer questions about the matter.

The explosion occurred about 1:15 a.m. at the Sherwin-Williams plant at South Shiloh Road and Forest Lane, according to the WFAA report attributed to a company statement. The plant produces industrial coatings and resins.

One employee suffered a minor injury, was taken to a hospital and released, WFAA reported.

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Emerson Clarridge
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Emerson Clarridge covers crime and other breaking news for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He works days and reports on law enforcement affairs in Tarrant County. He previously was a reporter at the Omaha World-Herald and the Observer-Dispatch in Utica, New York.
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