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'No utility services were involved': Bell Co. Fire Marshal on late-night explosion in Rogers

Rogers Explosion
Rogers, TX
Rogers, TX
Posted at 11:04 PM, Jan 18, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-19 11:40:51-05

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to more accurately report the ages of two victims as newly confirmed by the Bell County Fire Marshal's Office this morning. Thursday night, officials on the scene told 25 News two children and an adult driver were injured victims.


UPDATE

ROGERS, Texas — The Bell County Fire Marshal's Office have told 25 News that no utility services were involved in the explosion.

25 News will continue to provide updates as they are made available.

ORIGINAL STORY

ROGERS, Texas — Rogers police confirmed that there was an explosion of some kind at the intersection of Elm St. and Hwy 190.

Significant damage to Rogers Liquor is visible however no cause has been released at this time.

The Bell County Fire Marshal's Office told 25 News on Friday morning that a 17-year-old and 14-year-old were injured.

The State Fire Marshal Explosives Office is assisting local fire crews to investigate the cause.

This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.

BROADCAST SCRIPT (6 a.m.):

We're following breaking news out of Rogers this morning, where an explosion at an Exxon gas station and liquor store injured three people — including children.

Three people — two of them are children — suffered from burns. We're waiting to learn more about the status of those victims.

The liquor store which is connected to the Exxon gas station did get significant damage.

We were also told by officials on scene that a fuel truck was just a few feet away from the blast but miraculously didn't go up in flames.

The State Fire Marshal Explosives Office is assisting with this incident.

While our Jarell Baker was live at the scene a part of the damaged structure fell to the ground.