1 injured after explosions spark huge fire at propane facility in Waller County, officials say

WALLER COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- At least one person was injured Wednesday afternoon when multiple explosions at a propane facility in Waller County sparked a major fire, according to authorities.

The Waller County Sheriff's Office confirmed the blasts occurred at RapidXchange Propane. According to James Jones with Waller-Harris ESD 200, the department received a call at about 12:30 p.m. of an explosion at a facility that conducts propane transfers.

When crews arrived at the scene, metal flew off, which delayed them from battling the fire, but it was later contained.. Because of the building's location, grass fire became a primary concern, and multiple agencies assisted in the efforts to extinguish the blaze. About 30 acres of grass fire were stopped without further damage.

The person who was injured is expected to be OK but is being checked out. About 14 other people were evacuated without injuries, officials said.

FM 2855 and FM 529 are closed while emergency crews work to put out the fire, which is in the 30300 block of FM 529. Residents are asked to avoid the area.

There's no word on what may have sparked the explosions. A column of thick black smoke can be seen for miles, but authorities said the air quality is good, and so far, no evacuations have been issued.

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