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Multiple injured in gas line explosion in northwest Harris County; crews battle fire

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Updated  March 5, 2021 7:47pm CST
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FOX 26 Houston

Four injured in gas explosion in northwest Harris County

At least four people were injured in a gas explosion in northwest Harris County on Friday.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Firefighters have contained a fire following a gas line explosion in Northwest Harris County that left multiple people injured.

According to the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office, they received a report of an explosion at a home around 5:39 p.m. Constable Deputies and the Klein Fire Department are working the gas fire in the 18700 block of Gleannloch Lakes.

Fire crews battle gas fire

Crews in Harris County battle a large fire that erupted in a gas line explosion in northwest Harris County.

According to authorities, CenterPoint crews were working and struck a natural gas line.

They report four people injured, three transported to a nearby hospital by ground, one transported via LifeFlight.

Gleannloch and Spring Cypress are currently blocked off by emergency crews.

A 500 ft. perimeter was established and all residents were evacuated while they contained the fire and exposure. The public was also urged to avoid the area.