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

Fire That Burned for 4 Days After Texas Pipeline Explosion Has Finally Gone Out

DEER PARK, Texas—A pipeline fire that burned in a Houston suburb for four days finally went out Thursday as authorities announced a criminal investigation into the blaze that had roared into a towering flame, forcing neighborhoods to evacuate and melting parts of nearby cars. Before the fire fully stopped Thursday evening, officials announced that human remains were found in an SUV that had been next to the flame since the explosion happened Mon…

A Texas pipeline explosion has turned into a criminal investigation

A pipeline fire that burned in a Houston suburb for four days finally went out Thursday as authorities announced a criminal investigation into the blaze that had roared into a towering flame, forcing neighborhoods to evacuate and melting parts of nearby cars.Before the fire fully stopped Thursday evening, officials announced that human remains were found in an SUV that had been next to the flame since the explosion happened Monday. Investigators…

Texas officials announce criminal investigation into Houston pipeline that burst into flaming column

The fire started after a car crashed through a fence near a Walmart and hit a valve. Officials have described the crash as an accident, and said they have not discovered any evidence of a coordinated attack, but the investigation is still ongoing.

Human remains recovered from vehicle that slammed into Houston-area pipeline, causing explosion

Three days after an SUV crashed into a liquid natural gas pipeline, starting a fire that has been burning ever since, police say human remains were recovered from the vehicle Thursday.

When will the pipeline fire on border of La Porte and Deer Park finally go out? Here's what we know

The fire ignited around 10 a.m. Monday after a vehicle crashed into an above-ground pipeline valve off Spencer Highway, according to investigators. Two days later, it's smaller, but still going.

What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston’s suburbs

By JUAN A. LOZANO The Associated Press DEER PARK, Texas A pipeline fire that forced hundreds of people to flee their homes in the Houston suburbs burned for a third day on Wednesday, with no official timeline for when it might finally be extinguished. Authorities have offered few details about what prompted the driver of an SUV to hit an above ground valve on the pipeline on Monday, sparking the blaze. Here are some things to know about the sit…