Highway closures on US-290 due to box truck blaze triggered by an accelerant explosion: Harris County Sheriff's Office
In Northwest Harris County, Texas, a heavy truck caught fire on US-290, causing the closure of two eastbound lanes and the exit for Mueschke Road. The incident occurred near the 27000 block of Northwest Freeway and Mueschke Road.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found the box truck fully engulfed by a fire. The fire department was swiftly on the scene to respond. No casualties have been reported, but the incident led to the closure of lanes on US-290.
The cause of the accident that led to the box truck fire remains unknown. However, it was confirmed that the fire was due to an accelerant igniting. The nature of the accelerant and the extent of the damage caused by the fire are not currently known.
Hazmat was called to the scene to ensure the safety of the responders and the public. No further details about the make or model of the truck were provided.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, an Aldine teen was allegedly attacked by other students while walking home from school. No further details about the attack were provided.
It is essential to note that this article is based on the information available at the time of writing, and further details may emerge as the investigations continue. Stay tuned for updates.
