Emergency Crews Respond to Suspected Underground Explosion and Gas Leak in NW Harris County

Emergency Crews Respond to Suspected Underground Explosion and Gas Leak in NW Harris County

First responders were dispatched to a neighborhood in northwest Harris County on Sunday to investigate a potential underground explosion, alongside concerns of a gas leak.

The incident has been reported on De Forrest Street, situated near the intersection of FM 1960 and Veterans Memorial Drive. Authorities from Harris County Precinct 4 indicated that the explosion may have caused a manhole cover to become dislodged.

Utility crews have also been summoned to the scene to address the possible gas leak. Residents in the surrounding area are being urged to steer clear of the location while the investigation is underway.

As of now, no further details regarding the situation have been released.

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