Three-Alarm Fire Burning at Scene of Chemical Plant in Conroe, Texas (UPDATED)

UPDATE 9:00 p.m. ET: Firefighters have the blaze under control and no injuries were immediately reported, according to KRIV-TV. The shelter in place order has been lifted.

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A shelter in place order was issued Friday afternoon as a three-alarm fire raged at the scene of a chemical plant in Conroe, Texas, KRIV-TV reported.

Video posted online by witnesses showed a massive plume of black smoke rising into the air from the scene.

Firefighters were also seen battling the massive flames.

This is a breaking news story. Updates will be added.

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