HOUSTON – A power outage has been reported near Space Center Houston as a rescue operation is underway.
Rescue, power outage near Houston space centers
What we know:
A rescue operation is underway on Saturn Lane and Second Street, between Space Center Houston and the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
Views from Sky FOX show construction equipment near downed power lines.Â
CenterPoint Energy’s tracker map is reporting power outages in the area. According to the map, the power is expected to be restored at about 12:15 p.m. Tuesday.
FOX 26 confirmed both space centers near the area are not impacted by the outages.
School closure
Why you should care:
Space Center Intermediate School confirms that classes have been canceled due to the campus’ power being out.
The district is telling parents to pick up their students if they’re already on campus.
What we don’t know:
Details about the rescue operation are not available at this time.
This is a developing report. We will update when more information is available.
The Source: Houston Fire Department, NASA, CenterPoint Energy outage tracker, and Space Center Intermediate School