Houston: Pipeline Explosion, Fire Near La Porte in Morgan’s Point

Houston: Pipeline Explosion, Fire Near La Porte in Morgan’s Point
A Google Maps screenshot shows the location of the pipeline near La Porte.
Jack Phillips
12/31/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

A pipeline has exploded and sparked a fire near La Porte.

The blast took place at 10:30 a.m. at Enterprise Products in Morgan’s Point, according to Click2Houston.com.

Officials said that no hydrocarbons were released, noting that it was not a major blow out.

No injuries were reported in the blast or fire.

Many of the workers were evacuated from the area. There was no shelter in place declared, according to KHOU.

Enterprise Products is located at N. Broadway Street close to the Fred Hartman bridge.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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