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From the Daily Mail: An evacuation order has been issued after a pipeline in a Texas city burst into flames.
Images taken of the fire in La Porte shows an extremely large jet of fire forcing its way into the sky, bringing thick black smoke with it.
According to one local reporter there have been power outages in the area, with shelter in place orders being issued to those nearby.
The La Porte Office of Emergency Management said the fire started shortly before 10am, with no injuries being reported at the time of writing.
Over 5,000 customers have reportedly been left without power due to the explosion.
La Porte, Texas is in Harris County, just on the outskirts of Houston.
In a Facebook Post, the La Porte Office of Emergency Management announced: “At 9:55 a.m. this morning, the City of La Porte Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the 8700 block of Spencer Highway. An evacuation has been ordered for between Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway between Luella and Canada Road, the Brookglen neighborhood area. Please avoid the area and follow law enforcement direction. Please avoid the area and follow law enforcement direction. Further details will be released as available.”
Videos of the inferno have been shared on social media:
A pipeline burst in La Porte, Texas Monday. This is the view of the massive fire erupting from the ground. Neighbors have been evacuated. pic.twitter.com/T3ZsaknmIe
— Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) September 16, 2024
BREAKING NEWS: EVACUATION ORDERED DUE TO LARGE PIPELINE FIRE in La Porte Texas : 8700 Spencer Hwy and Canada St.
Exclusive video from Blake Campos SHOT ON Spencer Hwy @abc13houston @ABC13Daniela @SamicaKnight13 @CharlieButera @rawsalerts @TxStormChasers @KBTXNews pic.twitter.com/ZNQ74UOzNF— Storm Chaser Houston (@StormChaserHTX) September 16, 2024
LA PORTE, Texas (AP) – Firefighters were battling a pipeline fire in suburban Houston that sparked grass fires and burned power poles on Monday, forcing people in the surrounding neighborhood to evacuate.
The fire began at 9:55 a.m. in La Porte, located about 25 miles (40… pic.twitter.com/BzXa2YavU1— Chris Walker (@WalkerATX) September 16, 2024
Massive fire continues to burn near La Porte. Evacuations are underway for nearby homes. Here’s the latest on @KHOU https://t.co/3nqPU0YOST pic.twitter.com/qliy3Zk8Or
— Maria E. Aguilera (@maria_aguilera) September 16, 2024
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