HOUSTON — Authorities on Thursday warned people to stay indoors after high levels of benzene were detected in the air near a scorched petrochemicals storage facility outside of Houston. Officials said Wednesday that benzene levels near the facility didn’t pose a health concern. Several school districts also cancelled classes for the day due to the air quality concerns. Environmental groups said residents who live near the facility have experienced various symptoms, including headaches, nausea and nose bleeds. Some residents who live near the facility, though, said they didn’t have confidence in the air quality test results.

Source: National Post March 21, 2019 13:04 UTC