Natural Gas Well Explodes Near Alice - KiiiTV3.com South Texas, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend

There has been what appears to be a major natural gas well explosion at around 3 p.m. near County Road 118 and U.S. 281, just outside of Alice.

The explosion has sparked grass fires in the area, which crews are fighting to get under control. Kiii News viewers Lisa R. Silva and Gary Wells sent us some video of the fire via Facebook.

Kiii News is on the scene and will have more on 3 News at 5 and 6 p.m.