A huge black plume of smoke filled the sky over several cities in Galveston County, including San Leon, where the fire engulfed the old power plant alongside Highway 146, authorities said. ABC news reported.
At one point on Sunday, residents in the area were being asked to take precautions to avoid the heavy smoke, according to police in the Galveston suburb of Kemah.
"At this time, two cooling towers and power lines are on fire," the Kemah Police Department said in a social media post, in part.
"All residents are advised to avoid the area and take precautions not to expose themselves to the smoke," the post added.
