A massive pipeline fire in La Porte, sparked by a vehicle crashing into a gas valve, has been burning for nearly 24 hours.
The explosion, affecting a 20-inch natural gas liquids pipeline near Spencer Highway and Summerton, caused significant disruption to the community. Emergency responders received a call about the fire just before 10:00 a.m. Monday morning. Firefighters are still on the scene, using over a million gallons of water to protect homes, but two houses have already been declared total losses. Families have been displaced, and the intense heat has melted several cars.
Just head south on East Blvd and stop at the checkpoint where someone will direct you to your car. When you leave, you'll need to head north out of the parking lot.The fire started when a car left a nearby Walmart parking lot and crashed into an above-ground valve, triggering the explosion. The vehicle, now charred, is still under investigation, though authorities have ruled out terrorism. Four people, including one firefighter, have been injured.
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