Crude oil explosion rattles Galveston

Click 2 Houston Thursday 23rd February, 2012

GALVESTON, Texas - Galveston County firefighters responded Thursday evening after fuel tanks exploded on a water front property in Galveston.Firefighters said it happened at 51st and Harborside Drive shortly after 7 p.m.Galveston police said the two tanks were holding crude oil.


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