Explosion, fire rocks recycling yard near Highway 288
Amanda Cochran, Digital Special Projects Manager
HOUSTON – A large fire that burned Thursday after an explosion at a recycling yard near Highway 288 has been extinguished.
The fire happened in the 2900 block of Holmes Road.
Houston police said the yard caught fire after some type of an explosion.
One firefighter suffered a back injury and is being transported to an emergency room. Authorities said there is no need to shelter in place, though people are urged to continue avoiding this area due to heavy emergency traffic.
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