Natural Gas Tanks Explode Near Dallas - Local News Story - KPRC Houston
DALLAS -- Several explosions at a liquefied natural gas plant near downtown Dallas sent a shower of flaming debris onto freeways and buildings.
A half-mile area surrounding the blasts were evacuated.
A hospital spokesman said two people were injured.
Video footage showed numerous small fires burning in the area as the blasts continued.
Stacks of gas cylinders continued to catch fire and explode.
Dallas police said officers are controlling traffic around the area and that Interstate 35E was shut down.
A column of black smoke was visible from at least ten miles away.
