Explosions Heard During Massive Warehouse Fire

At approximately 1:30am on April 2nd, 2026, Houston Fire Department crews responded to a major warehouse fire at Electronic Scrap Recycling Inc. on Springer Street in Houston.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully involved structure fire inside a building filled with recycled computers. Officials said the materials inside the warehouse caused loud “booms” and “bangs” as the fire burned.

Approximately 60 firefighters and 15 units responded, utilizing a defensive firefighting strategy with hand lines, deck guns, and aerial ladders…

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