8-20-04 - MOSS BLUFF, Texas (AP) A huge flaming plume of gas from an underground gas storage site near Houston, Texas has prompted widened evacuations.
Officials in Moss Bluff say everyone within a three mile radius of the facility has been ordered to leave. A Duke Energy spokesman says a superheated valve gave way Friday morning, causing a spectacular flare.
An explosion early Thursday prompted a one-mile radius evacuation zone in the community outside Houston. Witnesses say the flare visible 20 miles away.
Officials say leaking gas triggered the original blast. Firefighters say it could take days for the fire to burn itself out.
Duke Energy workers have shut off the gas supply to the underground storage cavern, which holds six billion cubic feet.
Posted: 5:38 PM - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
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