A pipeline fire near Deer Park and La Porte was still burning early Tuesday after an SUV allegedly crashed into an above-ground pipeline valve Monday morning.
A pipeline fire near Deer Park and La Porte was still burning early Tuesday after an SUV crashed into an above-ground pipeline valve Monday morning, possibly starting the fire. The natural gas pipeline is owned by Energy Transfer located near the border between Deer Park , La Porte and Pasadena .
Here's what to know about pollution risk in the vicinity of the fire and the chemicals Energy Transfer uses. This map of the fire in the La Porte and Deer Park area shows there evacuation orders are in place. Residents in the vicinity of the fire are still under an evacuation order. Here's what to know SUV investigation to continue after fire extinguished The city of Deer Park spokesperson Kaitlyn Bluejacket said local police won't be able to investigate further until the fire concludes. In a news release Monday night, Deer Park city officials said police and the FBI did not believe the crash was an act of terrorism and called it an 'isolated incident.' They did not provide any more information. The La Porte's Office of Emergency Management officials said its Emergency Operations Center would remain active Tuesday as first responders continued to manage the flame as a product of the natural gas liquid burned off. Deer Park Mayor Jerry Mouton Jr. said there is no timeline for when the flame is expected to subside. - Octavia Johnson and Caroline Wilburn EXPLAINER: What pollution spewed over La Porte and Deer Park during major Energy Transfer pipeline fire? Deer Park OEM officials extend burn-off timeline for pipeline fire However, Deer Park's Office of Emergency Management officials said Tuesday morning that the burn-off timeline will be extended and the fire is significantly smaller than Monday. 'The City of Deer Park is continuing to monitor the pipeline fire on Spencer ,' the Deer Park OEM officials said in a statement. - Octavia Johnson and Caroline Wilburn WHERE IS THE PIPELINE FIRE?: This map shows where it is in the Houston area Deer Park, La Porte pipeline fire continues to burn Tuesday morning A pipeline fire near Deer Park and La Porte was still burning early Tuesday morning. Deer Park city officials said Energy Transfer and Harris County Pollution Control would continue to monitor the air, but no air monitoring issues were reported as of Monday night. Evacuations are still underway for residents and community members near the fire. For anyone displaced or impacted by the fire, Energy Transfer created a helpline at 855-430-4491. - Caroline Wilburn
Emergency Operations Center Energy Transfer Harris County Pollution Control Jerry Mouton Jr. La Porte Deer Park Pasadena
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