Residents in the Deer Park area are finally able to return home as progress is made on the pipeline fire that erupted after an SUV drove over a natural gas pipeline, causing an explosion.
Evacuations lifted, Deer Park and La Porte residents can return to impacted homes after pipeline fireGet ready to travel this fall with these Insider DealsNearly 3 days later, Deer Park pipeline fire slowly fizzling out
The fire, which has been burning for over 48 hours, is now slowly diminishing, although officials warn it is not completely out.Major evacuations after massive pipeline fire in Deer Park; officials say fire started by vehicle striking valve“It felt like you were basically in a movie. I thought we were going to blow up because the house was shaking so bad,” she said.
“At this point, I do want a safe home for my child. I really want to move because it’s not safe,” she said.As the fire continues to fizzle out, officials urge residents to stay updated on air quality and other potential hazards.Corley Peel is a Texas native and Texas Tech graduate who covered big stories in Joplin, Missouri, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida before returning to the Lone Star State.
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