Fire out at Klein-area tank farm, officials say

Tank farm fire extinguished in northwest Harris County

An investigation is underway after a tank farm caught fire near a Klein-area neighborhood. FOX 26's Randy Wallace spoke to authorities at the scene.

KLEIN, Texas - First responders are clearing the scene after a tank fire was extinguished near a Klein-area neighborhood, according to officials.

Klein-area fire

What we know:

The fire was reported at about 2:40 p.m. on Warrenwood Drive, near Veterans Memorial Drive and West Richey Road. 

Crews closed off the Veterans-Richey intersection at Richey, but it will be reopened once the water hoses are picked up from across the road.

The flames were reportedly put out shortly before 4:30 p.m.

No injuries have been reported, according to the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office. 

Klein-area tank fire | Full report

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a tank fire in the Klein area. Northwest Volunteer Fire Chief Wesley Cole provided information at the scene.

Northwest Volunteer Fire Chief Wesley Cole says there were two petroleum tanks that caught fire. The tanks pump natural gas out of the ground, and it's believed the byproduct of the gas and the petroleum products were burning.

Crews are monitoring the air conditions around the scene, but authorities say there are no concerns. 

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Minors may need medical attention

What you can do:

The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office later shared video of two minors seen running from the tank farm at the time of the fire. First responders are looking for them in case they need medical attention.

Anyone who knows the juveniles can call the Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 713-221-6000.