Possible underground explosion, gas leak reported in NW Harris County
First responders were called to a northwest Harris County neighborhood on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, to address a possible underground explosion that dislodged a manhole cover and a potential gas leak. Utility crews were called to investigate the gas leak, and locals were asked to avoid the area during the investigation.
Earlier story. First reported Oct 18, 2026 at 12:00 am; added to this site Oct 21, 2026. Details may have changed since.
- When it happened
- Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
- Where
- De Forrest Street in a neighborhood near FM 1960 and Veterans Memorial Drive in northwest Harris County
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 18, 2026 at 12:00 am
- Confirmed by
- 2 independent outlets
Taxes & money
None stated in sources.
The facts
- Harris County Precinct 4 authorities reported a possible underground explosion that dislodged a manhole cover on De Forrest Street near FM 1960 and Veterans Memorial Drive on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026[1]
- Utility crews were called for a potential gas leak at the scene[1]
- Locals were asked to avoid the area as the investigation continued[1]
Sources
- News Not rated Crews called for possible underground explosion, potential gas leak in NW Harris County FOX 26 Houston · Oct 18, 2026
- News Not rated Possible Underground Explosion and Gas Leak Draw Crews to Harris County, Texas cedarnews.net · Oct 18, 2026
Also reported by
- AOL.com Not rated
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