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2 injured, 1 missing after chemical plant explosion in Hood County

Two people were injured and a third is missing after two explosions at a chemical plant in Hood County.

HOOD COUNTY -- Two people were injured and a third is missing after two explosions at a chemical plant in Hood County.

The first explosion happened Thursday at about 10 a.m. at Tri-Chem Industries at 2600 North Cresson Highway (SH 171), just northwest of Cresson.

A second explosion took place at about 11:15 a.m. The plant had collapsed as of noon, the sheriff confirmed.

Photos: Chemical plant explosion in Hood County

According to Tri-Chem Industries' website, the plant is a "chemical blending facility." The website states that it manufactures Phosphoric Acid, Citric Acid, Silicone Antifoam and Emulsions, Phosphates, and Asphalt Additives.

The cause of the explosions is unknown at this time.

The Hood County sheriff says one person is in critical condition for severe burns at Parkland in Dallas. Another person was injured and taken to Lake Granbury Medical Center. A third is missing.

All of them are believed to be employees of the plant.

Several fire departments, including Fort Worth, have been called in to help.

Highway 171 is currently closed north of U.S. Highway 377.

Winds are blowing north at about 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 mph or more, heading toward Parker County. They are dangerous, but aren't blowing toward any homes, officials said.

At this time, the mayor says crews are letting the fire burn itself out. No evacuations have been issued.

Cresson is located 25 miles southwest of Fort Worth.

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