A massive explosion has reportedly rattled homes in Houston, Texas with the blast echoing across the city, shattering windows and waking residents in the early hours of Friday morning.
The explosion reportedly took place at a factory in the Gessner area of the city. Video from a home doorbell captured the moment of the ferocious blast.
— Joey Charpentier (@BattleNub19) January 24, 2020
Debris is reportedly raining from the sky and authorities have asked people to avoid the area while preliminary investigations are underway.
There have been no reports of casualties yet.
Explosion in Houston. Nest cam got the audio. #Houston pic.twitter.com/9SceN8gkhi
— Ryan Crews (@RCrews16) January 24, 2020
Explosion of building: 4500 Gessner. Patrol units blocking off streets in the area. HFD responding. #hounews #houtraffic CC8
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 24, 2020
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Source: RT