The bang could be heard for miles, reports the broadcaster ABC13. A photo shows smoke and widespread debris in the area. As the police of the Texas city of Houston tell on Twitter, a big explosion occurred on Friday.
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There is still no information on any injuries or fatalities.
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A huge fire that shoots into the sky with a flash of light can be seen on pictures taken by a private surveillance camera to show the explosion.
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Residents woken from sleep
According to the KHOU11 transmitter, the explosion made walls shake and windows vibrate. Various residents of the city comment on Twitter that their houses have also shaken or that they have been woken up from sleep.
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Photos posted on social media show smashed window panes and other building damage. Apparently the explosion occurred on an industrial site.
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Danger not yet averted
The explosion is said to have occurred at 4.27 a.m. local time (11.27 a.m.CET). Police patrols blocked the streets around the affected area. However, no evacuations were ordered. Rescue workers try to get an idea of the situation.
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A reporter from local TV station KPRC 2 News reports that emergency services thought another explosion was possible and therefore did not let anyone get any closer to the affected building. A reporter reports a severe “chemical” smell in the air that causes nausea. (SDA / noo)
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