Suspected meteorite crashes into Houston woman’s home amid citywide reports of ‘boom’

Summary

• Social media was abuzz with reports of loud noise and houses shaking.

• A woman told FOX 26 there was a meteorite that could break her roof.

• NASA is not currently confirming reports of meteors.

HOUSTON – do not follow reports of a loud “boom” As houses and homes shook the Houston area Saturday, a woman says what fell on her roof could be a possible part of the answer.

Potential meteorite found in Houston woman’s home

what do they say

Social media was abuzz with questions about a thunder-like sound or explosion shortly before 5pm on Saturday.

Brenham Fire Department said: They responded to reports of a possible explosion, but found no evidence of one occurring.

Some have speculated whether the sound came from a meteor or a sonic boom.

While the questions continued, a woman contacted FOX 26 and claimed a meteorite had hit her roof. Sherrie James said she contacted the Ponderosa Fire Department for assistance.

Fire Capt. Tyler Ellingham confirmed he responded to James’ call. The captain’s crew found what they said was an unusual rock.

Since there was no construction or trees nearby, the fire department believes the rock is part of the meteor allegedly heard around Houston.

FOX 26 contacted NASA to confirm the meteor reports, but as of this report they have not been able to confirm anything.

This is developing news. We will update when any information becomes available.

Source

Sherrie James and Ponderosa Fire Capt. Tyler Ellingham.