Seven CenterPoint Energy workers were injured in a massive gas fire near Klein on Friday. It happened in the 18700 block of Gleannloch Lakes Boulevard around 6 p.m.
7 CenterPoint Energy workers injured in natural gas explosion in Klein area, authorities say
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It happened in the 18700 block of Gleannloch Lakes Boulevard around 6 p.m.
Comcast crews were in the area working when they punctured a gas line, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal s Office.
CenterPoint Energy crews were then sent to fix the line. As they were leaving, crews hit what was described as a 6-inch high pressure natural gas line, which is considered a main line.
Authorities say they hit what was described as a 6-inch high pressure natural gas line.
#update initial reports are that Centerpoint crews were working and struck a natural gas line. 4 injuries, 3 transported by ground, 1 transported via life flight. A 500 ft. perimeter has been established and all residents evacuated. Please avoid the area. @hcfmo (@hcfmo) March 6, 2021