Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston woman's home amid citywide reports of 'boom'
FOX 26 Houston • • general
Key Points:
- Residents in the Houston area reported hearing a loud "boom" and feeling their houses shake shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, sparking widespread speculation on social media about the cause.
- The Brenham Fire Department investigated reports of a possible explosion but found no evidence to confirm one occurred.
- A Houston woman, Sherrie James, claimed a meteorite crashed through her roof, prompting a response from the Ponderosa Fire Department.
- Fire officials discovered an unusual rock at James' home, which they believe could be part of the meteor responsible for the noise, as there was no nearby construction or trees to explain the debris.
- FOX 26 reached out to NASA for confirmation of a meteor event, but NASA
