Explosion reported in port district of Corpus Christi, Texas
Posted Aug 21, 2020 8:25 am.
Last Updated Aug 21, 2020 8:30 am.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Firefighters in Corpus Christi responded Friday to an apparent explosion in the city’s port and refinery district.
A fire was reported about 8 a.m. near Nueces Bay in the northern part of the city and crews were on the scene, Fire Chief Robert Rocha told KIII-TV. Flames and a large plume of black smoke were visible.
Rocha did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment and it was not immediately clear what exploded or if there were any injuries.
The Associated Press
