Huge Explosion Felt in Houston While Testing Oil Field Equipment

A blast at a northwest Houston business Tuesday afternoon left a trail of destruction across the area, with windows blown out of nearby buildings and several cars damaged.

The explosion happened just before 2 p.m. in Houston, Texas where workers were testing new equipment meant for the oil field.

The force of the blast sent shrapnel flying, damaging cars and shattering windows in the vicinity. Thankfully, no major fires followed the explosion, and Houston firefighters confirmed that the explosion didn’t involve flames. One person did suffer minor injuries, but thankfully, it wasn’t anything serious.

There were no evacuations from the affected businesses, and authorities are still working to figure out what exactly caused the explosion. While the investigation continues, the scene remains a mess of broken glass and wrecked vehicles. At least the injuries appeared to be minor, and things could’ve been a lot worse.

For now, local authorities are keeping an eye on the area while they piece together what went wrong.

This isn't the first time South Texas has experienced a massive blow. South Texas has many types of plants and refineries, which could bring many dangers to nearby areas.

One particular explosion blasted the city of La Porte, Texas, causing emergency crews to use over 1 million gallons of water to keep the flames at bay. The explosion was seen from miles away and felt by nearby schools.

"I heard the loud boom, and it shook my car and I had heat come straight in through my window," said Ayla Ruffin, a student at San Jacinto College- Central Campus.  

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