galveston county texas plant fire.

Firefighters in southeastern Texas are battling a blaze at a decommissioned power plant that’s sending large plumes of smoke into the air. Local officials are warning area residents to avoid the smoke. Texas City Police say the fire broke out at the decommissioned plant in the Texas City area of Galveston County and several area fire departments were on the scene Sunday morning. They say no injuries have been reported. Kemah Police say two cooling towers and powerlines were on fire a huge plume of smoke was trailing to the north. Officials are warning people to avoid the area and take precautions to avoid being exposed to the smoke.