TX - Massive explosion in Houston, 24 Jan 2020

[gregjrichards]

A colossal explosion has filled the skies of Houston, Texas, sending debris raining onto the city.

Residents across the city said they heard a 'loud explosion' and the blast caused windows to rattle for miles around.

Police confirmed the blast came from a factory on the 4500 block of Gessner Road at around 4.25am on Friday.

A local resident's surveillance camera facing north on Gessner and Clay showed the blast erupting with a flash of light into the night sky.

Massive explosion rips through Houston: Factory blast 'felt for miles' and 'boom' heard across city | Daily Mail Online

 

[gregjrichards]

Early reports suggest the blast came from Watson Valve, a company which produces pressure valves.

The blast was so powerful the doors of a nearby petrol station were blown off their hinges.

Huge explosion rocks Houston with debris 'falling from sky'

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Thank god the petrol station didn't go up as well. I hope there are no casualties, so far one injured person reported.

Video image of the explosion Watch: Large Explosion in Houston Caught on Camera

 

[LadyL]

yikes scary

 

[dalsglen]

Thank god the petrol station didn't go up as well. I hope there are no casualties, so far one injured person reported.

Video image of the explosion Watch: Large Explosion in Houston Caught on Camera

That's horrendous, and so so lucky it wasn't much worse. Remind me never to move next to a factory or petrol station.

 

[MimosaMornings]

This is what you should know about propylene

 

[MimosaMornings]

I would worry more about being near a chemical plant versus petro. A lot of chemical plants in the area and outside of Houston. Workplace injuries don’t always make the news. JMO

 

[gregjrichards]

Industrial Blast in Houston Kills at Least Two

Industrial Blast in Houston Kills at Least Two

Two people died unfortunately which is very tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with their families. May they Rest In Peace.

 

[gregjrichards]

Corvettes worth $1M are trapped in buildings that crumbled in the Houston explosion

Corvettes worth $1M are trapped in buildings that crumbled in the deadly Houston explosion - CNN

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Industrial Blast in Houston Kills at Least Two

Industrial Blast in Houston Kills at Least Two

Two people died unfortunately which is very tragic. My thoughts and prayers are with their families. May they Rest In Peace.

That's so sad, it is believed both victims are male and likely worked for the firm.

 

[MimosaMornings]

Evidence at deadly blast site in northwest Houston to be preserved after victims’ families file lawsuit

 

[MimosaMornings]

Harris County, injured employee sue owner of Watson Grinding and Manufacturing after explosion

 

[MimosaMornings]

Federal agency criticized as it probes Watson blast

 

[MimosaMornings]

Two theories
1) propylene leak
2) natural gas leak which caused the propylene to explode
JMO