BREAKING: Explosion rocks building in downtown Houston https://t.co/E9MvCxGlsYpic.twitter.com/HAyN7NUBoU
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) August 28, 2017
The incident has occurred at offices belonging to Lone Star Legal Aid on Fannin Street, according to ABC 13.
A photo posted on social media shows a fire truck battling the blaze.
Fannin and bell explosion followed by fire at law office #khou11 #houston pic.twitter.com/7tBUEWs4OG
— Jason Bo (@Jasonbollo) August 28, 2017
stay tuned for more info!
ABC 13 reports
We’re following breaking news in downtown Houston, where an explosion has rocked a building on Fannin Street.
Eyewitness video from Eliud Balderas shows a raging fire shooting from the windows of the Lone Star Legal Aid offices.
There is no word yet on how the fire began.
A thick cloud of smoke can be seen rising in downtown at the site of the fire.
Balderas said he was in his apartment when he heard the explosion, and began filming with his smartphone.