Published 09/16/2024 4:18:00 p.m.

A pipeline has exploded and is on fire in a Houston suburb, forcing evacuations

A pipeline exploded and caught fire in La Porte, Texas, prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.
Evacuations were ordered for areas between Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway, affecting many residents.
The pipeline, owned by Energy Transfer, is burning liquid natural gas, and officials stated it could take hours to extinguish.

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BBC News

Pipeline explosion in Texas causes pillar of fire

Firefighters are battling the blaze in La Porte, near Houston, as residents near the area were urged to evacuate.

09/16/2024 5:53:17 p.m.·United Kingdom

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The Independent

La Porte pipeline fire erupts as smoke fills sky in Texas

A huge pipeline fire erupted in La Porte, Texas, on Monday morning (16 September), dramatic footage shows. Firefighters were dispatched to the blaze in the 8700 block of Spencer Highway at 9:55am, the city’s Office of Emergency Managament said. An evacuation was ordered for between Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway between Luella and Canada Road in the Brookglen neighborhood area. Residents were urged to avoid the area and follow law enforcem…

09/16/2024 7:14:09 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

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A massive pipeline fire shooting a towering pillar of flame for hours over suburban Houston on Monday as first responders evacuated a surrounding neighborhood and tried to keep more nearby homes from catching fire.

09/16/2024 7:15:00 p.m.·Canada

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Associated Press News

Massive pipeline fire burning near Houston began after a vehicle struck a valve, officials say

Officials say a massive pipeline fire that has burned for hours near Houston began after vehicle struck an above-ground valve after driving through a fence. Officials in Deer Park said

09/16/2024 4:08:59 p.m.·United States

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Hindustan Times

Texas chemical plant explosion: Evacuations ordered in La Porte amid roaring pipeline fire

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09/16/2024 4:28:49 p.m.·New Delhi, India

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