A shelter-in-place order has been lifted following a hazardous materials response to a confirmed crude oil leak in a Crosby neighborhood.
Earlier, deputies with Harris County Precinct 3 and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 16700 block of Golf Club Drive after reports of a possible gas leak.
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Preliminary: Pct 3 and @HCSOTexas deputies are responding to the 16700 block of Golf Club Drive in the Crosby Area, reference the a possible gas leak. Crosby FD is on scene and conducting preliminary air monitoring. For now, residents in the immediate vicinity and being told to…
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) February 15, 2026
Residents in the immediate area were advised to shelter in place as emergency crews assessed the situation.
The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office Hazmat team made entry and successfully isolated the leak. Officials later confirmed the substance involved was crude oil, not natural gas as initially feared.
The Crosby Fire Department contained the product, while air monitoring was conducted to evaluate any potential risk to nearby residents.
After completing assessments, authorities determined there was no ongoing threat to the community and lifted the shelter-in-place order.
Update: Assessments are complete and the Shelter-in-Place is now lifted. https://t.co/MQOMflM1WP
— @hcfmo (@hcfmo) February 15, 2026
Officials have not reported any injuries in connection with the incident.