Explosion rocks, damages buildings in northwest Houston

An explosion felt across the Houston area in the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 24, reportedly damaged nearby homes and other buildings. The blast occurred around 4:24 a.m. in the 4500 block of Gessner Road, according to reports. HPD Chief Art Acevdeo tweeted that the debris field from the explosion extended about half a mile. At least one person has been taken to a hospital, per reports. First responders near the scene are being asked to wear masks as a precaution, our partners at KHOU 11…