Explosion causes massive fire in rural north-central Texas; officials say no word on injuries

Explosion causes massive fire in rural Texas

CLEBURNE, Texas — An explosion in a rural area in north-central Texas has caused a massive fire.

Johnson County Emergency Management Coordinator Jack Snow said he did not yet have details on Monday’s explosion near Cleburne. He says he had not immediate word on damage or injuries.

Television footage shows a large orange fireball burning near a charred vehicle and construction equipment.

Cleburne is about 50 miles southwest of Dallas.