BAYTOWN (KIAH) — BAYTOWN, Texas – An orange glow lit up the sky in Baytown on Wednesday as large flames were seen coming from ExxonMobil’s Olefins plant on Decker Drive. The company says the flaring was caused by an “operational issue,” but did not provide further details. ExxonMobil assured the public that there is no risk to community safety. Officials noted that conditions at the site have improved since the flaring began earlier in the day.