Worker Injured After Massive Fire Breaks Out At Sherwin-Williams Factory

A massive fire at a Sherwin-Williams plant in Garland, Texas, left one person injured. The fire broke out early Monday (August 7) morning, sending gigantic fireballs into the air.

The plant manufactures resins and industrial coatings.

"One employee suffered a minor injury and was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution and has since been released," Julie Young, Sherwin-Williams' vice president of global corporate communications, said.

"We want to thank the first responders for assisting us, and we will continue to work with the authorities as we complete our assessment," Young added.

The Garland Fire Department said that while the flames have been extinguished, they will continue to monitor the scene due to the chemicals at the plant.

Sherwin-Williams said that it will conduct an environmental assessment once the fire department allows people to enter the plant.

The cause of the fire has not been determined.

Videos posted on social media captured the moment a giant explosion sent a fireball into the sky.