Authorities are responding to the scene of a possible explosion at a high-rise building in Downtown Houston.
The explosion reportedly caused a fire that first responders are working to contain. It occurred at 1319 Texas Street near Daikin Park.
Initial reports from HFD say that the explosion was caused by a boiler in the building on the 17th floor of the boiler room.
At least five people suffered burn injuries, HFD PIO Marty Lancton said.
This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in 2024. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.