A suspected meteorite crashed into a Houston area home on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and penetrating two stories of the residence, according to local officials.

The incident occurred after residents in the region reported hearing a mysterious boom. The object left a football-sized hole in the home's structure as it passed through multiple floors.

Officials have described the object as a possible meteorite, though confirmation of its extraterrestrial origin has not yet been determined. The crash caused significant structural damage to the affected home.

No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The homeowner has claimed the object is a space rock, though scientific analysis would be needed to verify the composition and origin of the debris.

Meteor impacts on residential structures are extremely rare events. When meteorites do survive their passage through Earth's atmosphere, they typically cause minimal damage due to their small size by the time they reach the ground.