Explosion Reported at Houston Manufacturing Business, 2 Dead

This aerial photo taken from video provided by KTRK-TV shows damage to buildings after an explosion in Houston on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. A large explosion left rubble scattered in the area, damaged nearby homes and was felt for miles away. A fire continues to burn and people have been told to avoid the area. KTRK-TV via AP

A building explosion was reported in northwestern Houston on Friday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.

In an update at around 10:45 a.m. ET, at least two people died in the blast, fire officials said. A strip mall and homes were heavily damaged, Houston Fire Department spokesman Samuel Pena said in a news conference.