Meteorite Crashes Through Roof of House Near Houston
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- A meteor streaked across Texas on Saturday afternoon, producing several meteorites, including one that created a fist-size hole in the roof of a house north of Houston.
- The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. in northwest Harris County, with no injuries reported, according to Chief Fred C. Windisch of the Ponderosa Fire Department.
- The meteorite crashed through the roof of a two-story house, hit the bedroom floor, and then struck another part of the ceiling, causing damage inside the residence.
- Homeowner Sherrie James expressed gratitude that no one was hurt and started a GoFundMe page to help cover repairs to the roof, floor, and ceiling.
- Chief Windisch noted this
