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Massive Pipeline Fire in La Porte and Deer Park, Texas Forces Evacuations
Sep 16, 2024, 04:30 PM
A massive pipeline fire erupted in La Porte, Texas, on Monday morning, causing widespread evacuations and significant damage. The fire, which began at 9:55 a.m., led to grass fires and burned power poles, forcing residents in the surrounding neighborhood, including the Brookglen subdivision, to evacuate. The blaze also damaged a nearby park and knocked out power to thousands of homes. Emergency crews, including firefighters, are actively responding to the situation, and several roads in the area have been closed. The Office of Emergency Management has issued shelter-in-place warnings for nearby schools and colleges. The fire is also impacting the Deer Park area.
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