450 structures damaged by massive explosion at Watson Grinding in northwest Houston

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HOUSTON — The fallout from Friday’s massive explosion in northwest Houston was even worse than originally thought.

A total of 450 structures were damaged or destroyed by the blast at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing.

New numbers from the Office of Emergency Management break down the extent of damage:

Total: 450 structures affected
Minor damage: 358 structures
Major…