Gas Explosion Forces Evacuation in Moss Bluff
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Natural gas exploded at an underground storage facility before dawn near Moss Bluff, forcing dozens of people from their homes, authorities said.
No injuries were reported, but roads were closed and homes were evacuated within a mile of the Duke Energy site.
Crews initially decided to let the gas burn itself out, but authorities later said that would take too long. Experts at capping blown-out wells were called in to examine how to cool down and control the fire.
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