A massive fire erupted in North Fort Worth following an explosion at a power substation on Wednesday evening, prompting voluntary evacuations in the surrounding area.
Emergency crews responded promptly to the incident. No injuries have been reported.
The explosion’s cause remains under investigation, with authorities urging residents to avoid the area and adhere to any evacuation advisories.
“The Fort Worth Fire Department Public Information Officer (PIO) will be on scene of the large fire at the electrical substation off Seventeen Lakes Boulevard/Henrietta Creek Road in north Fort Worth,” Fort Worth Fire Department said in a statement on social media.
“This is a very active scene with multiple first responders on scene. Please avoid the area and leave room for emergency vehicles.”
“Additional FWFD crews are joining crews already on scene, as well as the Saginaw FD. The PIO will be compiling all known details and providing them soon. Again, we urge the public to please avoid this area for their safety and the safety of the first responders,” the post read.
8:45PM Update: Additional FWFD crews are joining crews already on scene as well as the Saginaw FD.
The PIO will be compiling all known details and providing them soon.
Again, we urge the public to please avoid this area for their safety and the safety of the first responders. pic.twitter.com/ePBJK4pbl6
— Fort Worth Fire Department (@FortWorthFire) January 9, 2025
CBS News reported:
The incident off Seventeen Lakes Boulevard and Henrietta Creek Road was reported at about 7:15 p.m.
Just before 10 p.m., Fort Worth Fire Department spokesman Craig Trojacek said firefighters were in a “holding position,” determining the next step of whether to let the blaze continue burning or suppress it.
Trojacek said 20 homes were approached, but there was no mandatory evacuation.
An investigation will be conducted, but Trojacek stated there was no immediate evidence of foul play.
Explosion and fire at a power substation off Henrietta Creek Road in north Fort Worth. Video courtesy Ryan Karrenbrock pic.twitter.com/Qgtp8zJX2F
— DFW Scanner (@DFWscanner) January 9, 2025
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