Oil Well Explosion in Texas Sparks Massive Fire, Evacuations

0:00An oil well-exploded Monday night in the Etoil area of Nacoguches County, Texas, igniting a massive fire that led to quick evacuations and road shutdowns. Deputies rode out around 11.15 pm after spotting flames while passing through Woden, zeroing in on the 15,000 block of FM2. 26. Where the site went up. Workers escaped without a scratch, while residents on County Road 561 got ordered out as a precaution in those on County Road's 5. 60, 559, and 559, one were told to hunker down or bail voluntarily. The big impact hit traffic hard, with FM2.26 closed from Highway 103 all the way to the Kingtown area stretching into the morning. Hours and messing with local routes. Officials say the threats under control for now, but it's a live wire that could shift fast, so stay alert and ready to move. Reports at Woden ISD. Watch for bus updates as this plays out.

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