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Heavy flames coming from La Porte pipeline, road closures and major evacuations underway
LA PORTE, Texas – Firefighters in La Porte are working to put out flames at a pipeline and emergency officials are recommending people in the area to evacuate.
Details are limited, so it’s unclear what caused the fire but La Porte Office of Emergency Management says the evacuations are between Luella and Canada.
Investigators said the fire began shortly before 10 a.m. on Spencer Highway. No injuries have been reported, as of this writing.
Due to the fire, Spencer Highway is closed in both directions and the areas surrounding Walmart and H-E-B are currently blocked off to traffic. Residents are asked to avoid the area.

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