Crime & Safety
Lightning Strike From Storms Sparks Tank Fire In Crosby
Storms were the cause of a lightning strike that ignited three tanks containing crude oil and salt water Thursday morning. No one was hurt.
CROSBY, TX — Lightning from overnight storms in east Harris County sparked a tank fire on private property near Crosby, officials in Crosby said. The fire happened at about 1:20 a.m. in the 11200 block of Sralla Road.
Fire officials said the three tanks, which contained crude oil and saltwater, were extinguished by 4 a.m.
Harris County and Houston Hazmat teams, Houston Fire, Highlands Volunteer Fire Department, Huffman Volunteer Fire Department and Sheldon Community Fire Rescue responded to assist with the fire.
Find out what's happening in Pasadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
No one was injured.
Send your news tips and story ideas to bryan.kirk@patch.com
Find out what's happening in Pasadenafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.