Authorities are responding to a pipeline fire near Spencer Highway and Summerton in La Porte on Monday morning. The flames have also spread, creating smaller grass fires that crews are working to keep under control.
According to Harris County Property Records, the fire is happening on or right near a CenterPoint – owned property. The adjacent property is owned by Coastal Industrial Water Authority.
Officials with the City of La Porte said the fire department responded to the fire in the 8700 block of Spencer Highway at about 9:55 a.m.
ABC13 is working to learn how this fire happened, if there are any injuries, and what residents may be breathing in, if they’re in the area.
Road closures
Spencer Highway is closed in both eastbound and westbound directions.
East Boulevard is currently closed southbound toward Spencer Highway. The area surrounding Walmart and H-E-B is currently blocked off to traffic. You’re asked to avoid the area and reroute.
Evacuations
An evacuation has been ordered between Spencer Highway and Fairmont Parkway between Luella and Canada, the Brookglen neighborhood. Avoid the area and follow law enforcement direction.