As many as 7 could be injured in a natural gas explosion, fire near Klein

SMALL, Texas – As many as seven people could be injured in a large natural gas explosion and fire near Klein on Friday, which led to the evacuation of some residents in the area.

The fire was reported in the 18700 block of Gleannloch Lakes Boulevard.

Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office officials said a Comcast crew worked in the area and stole a natural gas line. The crew called in a CenterPoint team to inspect the line when two lines exploded, officials said.

A Comcast representative said a contractor cut a small line in an area where the line was incorrectly marked. The representative said CenterPoint crews hit a larger line while repairing the small line.

Klein firefighters said as many as seven may have been injured, while HCFMO officials said that number was closer to five. A tweet from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said that as many as 10 CenterPoint employees were taken to a hospital for treatment. That tweet was later removed.

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HCFMO officials said one of the injured should be taken to a hospital by helicopter.

Video from Sky 2 showed several construction crew vehicles on the spot. Some of them seemed to be burning.

Officials said at least one home had been damaged.

People are asked to avoid the area.

HCFMO officials said people were evacuated within 150 meters of the site.

‘They must be very concerned. We keep them in our prayers and hopefully we will get everything under control here soon, ”said neighbor Jim Crenshaw.

This evolving story will be updated.