Introduction
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Social media was awash with reports of loud bangs and shaking houses.
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A woman told Fox 26 that a meteorite may have penetrated her roof.
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NASA has not yet confirmed reports of the meteor.
Houston – A loud “boom” and houses shaking were reported in the Houston area on Saturday, and one woman said a potential answer could be something falling from her roof.
Houston woman may have meteorite in home
what are they talking about
Shortly before 5pm on Saturday, social media was abuzz with questions about the noise, which sounded like thunder or an explosion.
The Brenham Fire Department said they responded to reports of a possible explosion but found no evidence of an explosion.
Some speculated whether the noise came from a meteor or sonic boom.
As the questions continued, a woman contacted FOX 26 claiming a meteorite penetrated her roof. Shirley James said she contacted the Ponderosa Fire Department for help.
Fire Chief Tyler Ellingham confirmed he responded to James’ call. The captain’s team discovered what they said was an unusual rock.
Since there were no buildings or trees nearby, the fire department believed the rock was part of the so-called meteors heard around Houston.
FOX 26 has reached out to NASA to confirm reports of the meteor, but as of this report, they can’t confirm anything.
This is a developing news story. We will update when any information becomes available.
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Shirley James and Ponderosa Fire Chief Tyler Ellingham.
