Investigation underway at Freeport LNG near Surfside after 'some sort of explosion'
BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas - An investigation is underway after Surfside officials confirm "some sort of explosion" at Freeport LNG in Brazoria County.
Details are limited, so it's unclear what caused the incident, but the Surfside Beach TX Police Department announced "Freeport LNG has experienced some sort of explosion."
A little before 1 p.m., Brazosport officials said there were no injuries reported, and all employees evacuated were accounted for. Additionally, there was no threat to the public.
We're told the Surfside Beach, TX Police Department's Marine Division is assisting the U.S. Coast Guard in the investigation as well as the Port Freeport.
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No other information was released, as of this writing, but FOX 26 will continue to make updates to this story as it develops.