HOUSTON, Texas (KXXV) — Multiple people were injured after an explosion at a high-rise in downtown Houston, the Houston Fire Department says.

HFD says crews responded just after 11 a.m. on Thursday to a reported fire at a high-rise fire at 1319 Texas Avenue. The initial reports are that there was an issue with a boiler that resulted in the explosion around the 17th or 18th floor.

Multiple people have been reported injured. The fire department believes everyone who was injured were construction workers, as the building is a Holiday Inn that is currently under construction and not yet open to the public. The site says it plans to open in December.

Due to the reported explosion, HFD HAZMAT has been added as a precaution.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information i

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