City of Deer Park | Deer Park and La Porte Evacuation Lifted, Repairs, and Fire Extinguishment Underway
Residential Update: As of 6 PM today, Wednesday, September 18, residents of Deer Park and La Porte will be permitted to return to their homes following the recent evacuation due to the pipeline fire.
Crews are working diligently to repair essential infrastructure with an expected completion of 6 PM tomorrow, Thursday, September 19. Once these repairs are finalized, the fire is anticipated to be extinguished within 2-3 hours.
Spencer Highway will remain closed between Luella Avenue and East/Canada Boulevard during this time. It is strongly recommended that individuals avoid the area until the Deer Park Police Department has concluded its on-scene investigation.
Air quality monitoring is ongoing and conducted by Harris County Pollution Control, Harris County HAZMAT, and a third-party contractor. Harris County Public Health is continuously reviewing the data to assess any potential impacts on air quality in the community.
Walmart Update:
Walmart is scheduled to reopen at 10 AM on Thursday, September 19. Please note that all entrances and exits off of Spencer Highway will be closed. We appreciate the patience and understanding of all residents during this ongoing situation. Please continue to utilize the Energy Transfer help line at (855) 430-4491 or email [email protected].