Massive Explosion Shakes Northwest Houston

Houston police revealed that they are responding to a fiery explosion at a building in northwest Houston early Friday.

CNN affiliates reported that the blast shook other buildings in the area, while residents have reported broken windows and doors in the area.

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According to area residents, the explosion happened around 4:15 a.m. local time (11:15 AM Cairo Local time) at a building about half a mile away from their homes on Rockcrest road and Stanford Court.

One viewer shared a video from their doorbell camera that shows the blast.

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Another viewer sent in a surveillance video where you can hear the loud blast.

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Officers on the scene said there could be a secondary explosion and the air quality may pose a threat.

This story is developing and will be updated.