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Deer Park pipeline fire extinguished, road closures to remain


Deer Park pipeline fire extinguished, road closures to remain

The pipeline fire near the cities of Deer Park and La Porte has been extinguished after raging for four days, authorities said.

The La Porte Office of Emergency Management, citing information from pipeline owner Energy Transfer, announced the blaze had been extinguished late Thursday.

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The office said in a statement posted to X that Spencer Highway will remain closed from Luella to Canada Road until the area is completely secured.

The Deer Park Police Department is still investigating the crash that led to the blaze. According to the statement, Energy Transfer continues to fully cooperate with investigators.

"We are pleased to confirm that most residents and business owners in the evacuated areas have been able to return to their homes and workplaces," the statement read. "This has been a very difficult time for all who were affected."

Not all of the residents and business owners in the area have been able to return to their properties, however. According to the statement, these individuals are still being lodged at a nearby hotel.

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