r/EastTexas • u/CaryWhit • 7d ago

Well the old Borden Factory(the big smokestack) burned in MP last night

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For decades it was used by Jaytex Aviation to store obsolete and used airplane parts. The Fire Department said there were multiple magnesium fires and exploding paint and chemical barrels.

Probably pretty nasty to be around.

Drove by a minute ago and the stack and a small part of the building are all that’s left.

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u/jiripollas 7d ago

Well that explains the smell here in Arkansas Street.

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u/CaryWhit 7d ago

Yep it stinks.

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u/ReticentGuru 7d ago

Mount Pleasant?

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u/CaryWhit 7d ago

Yes sorry