Explosion shakes Freeport LNG in Brazoria County, Texas - Breaking The News

Explosion shakes Freeport LNG in Brazoria County, Texas

8 June

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Texas police opened an investigation on Wednesday following a "some sort of explosion" at Freeport LNG in Brazoria County, Texas, according to a report published by Fox 26 Houston.

Texas Police Department's Marine Division has jointly opened a probe with the United States Coast Guard into the reasons behind the accident, the report added.

The news prompted the prices of natural gas to decline. The company issued a statement shortly after, saying that the incident hasn't caused injuries or risks to nearby communities.

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