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Large explosion in Houston: police
HOUSTON, Jan 24, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – A large explosion shook the US city of
Houston, Texas, early on Friday morning, police said, with the noise waking
many residents before dawn.
Houston police said they were responding to the explosion and warned all
traffic to avoid the area in the west of the city.
CNN reported a fiery explosion erupted at about 4:15 am, adding that many
people in the local area felt buildings shake.
Some residents reported broken windows after the explosion.
Details about what exploded, the cause and whether anyone was injured were
not immediately available.
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