An above-ground gas valve was hit in Texas early last week, which caused a huge pipeline fire.
It’s been a busy week for the city of Deer Park since Monday, when someone drove their car into an Energy Transfer pipeline. People who lived close had to leave their homes because the fire sent a geyser of flames into the air.
The fires started to go out on Thursday, and they were out for good three days later. After, the bodies of people and a completely burned-out car were found.
The government of Deer Park says, “This has turned into a criminal investigation and will be actively ongoing.”
A lot of people had to leave the city, which is about 15 miles east of Houston and has about 34,000 people living in it, because of the accident. Near Deer Park, in La Porte, at least 1,000 homes and businesses had to close.
After 7 p.m. in the area, the fire was put out. The accident began on Monday around 10 a.m. local time and went on for just over 80 hours. Lucky for us, the accident only involved one car and one driver. No other damage or deaths were recorded.
“We’re happy to say that most of the people who lived and worked in the evacuated areas have been able to go back to their homes and places of business.” This has been a very hard time for everyone involved.
Energy Transfer and the cities of Deer Park and La Porte are still helping people and companies get access. People who have been affected by the storm and can’t go back to their homes are being given rooms at hotels in the area.
The city of Deer Park and La Porte said in a news release that any affected homeowner who needs help can call 855-430-4491 or email [email protected].
Since the cops and Energy Transfer are working together, investigations are still going on. Sources say that Energy Transfer, Harris County Pollution Control, and outside companies paid by the County were all keeping an eye on the air.