HOUSTON – An apparent gas leak caused a fire Saturday afternoon near the Museum District.
The fire was reported around 4 p.m. on Ruth and Austin streets.
Centerpoint Energy is trying to find the cutoff valve to help firefighters extinguish the fire. The fire caused a power outage in the area.
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An apparent gas leak that caught fire during heavy rain. This is near Austin and Ruth @kprc pic.twitter.com/Vq9aC4ahAP
— KPRC2 Sally Mamdooh (@KPRC2Sally) September 22, 2018
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It is unknown what caused the gas leak.
No injuries or damages to any homes near the area have been reported.