An explosion was reported in downtown Houston amid heavy flooding, according to local media reports on Monday, Aug. 28.
Footage of the incident shows a raging blaze, with flames leaping out windows.
Local residents said they heard an explosion.
One firefighter was injured while trying to put out the fire, KPRC reported.
The fire took place at Lone Star Legal Aid offices, ABC13 reported.
It’s located at 1415 Fannin St. No. 300 in downtown Houston.
It’s unclear how the fire started.
It’s also unclear if there were any casualties.
On Friday, Hurricane Harvey slammed into southern Texas, inundating Houston and surrounding areas with floodwater. At least five people have died, officials said, adding that the number is likely to rise.
“We’ve made significant investments,” Dr. Umair Shah, who is the executive director of Harris County’s public health department, told The New York Times Sunday. “The challenge is until it unfolds there’s so many moving pieces and it’s never the same as the situations you’ve previously encountered.”
