A massive fire has engulfed Feather Crest Farms, located east of Kurten, Texas in Brazos County, causing widespread alarm and prompting a massive response from multiple fire departments.
The fire, which was reported shortly after 5pm near Fickey Road, east of Kurten, has become a major concern for local authorities and residents.
At approximately 6:30 p.m., Bryan Texas Utilities announced that in order to ensure the safety of firefighters responding to the fire, system operators would temporarily disconnect service to approximately 140 customers.
Initial reports indicate that the fire has consumed a building and several tanks at the Feather Crest Farms facility. Eyewitnesses have reported hearing a loud explosion before the fire broke out, suggesting a possible cause, although this has not yet been confirmed by officials.
Images shared by photographer James Nowak with KBTX show the fire at Feather Crest Farms burning on the south end near Democrat Road. It is not yet known what started it.
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