As of Thursday evening, Energy Transfer announced that the fire has been extinguished.
Spencer Highway will remain closed from Luella to Canada Road until demobilization has been completed. Please continue to observe road closures and obey law enforcement directions for your safety and the safety of all responders. Be aware that the roadway may be opened lane by lane and use caution in the area.
The Deer Park Police Department is investigating the vehicle that struck the pipeline valve. Energy Transfer is working closely with local authorities to manage the response and are cooperating in the investigation.
Energy Transfer, Harris County Pollution Control, and third-party vendors hired by the County continue air monitoring activities. The Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) has been in the EOC this week and will return on Monday to walk the affected areas and visit with the public about remaining needs.
We are pleased to confirm that most residents and business owners in the evacuated areas have been able to return to their homes and workplaces. This has been a very difficult time for all who were affected. The cities of Deer Park and La Porte, as well as Energy Transfer, continue to assist residents and businesses with access. Impacted homeowners who are unable to return to their homes are being provided lodging at area hotels. Any impacted homeowner needing assistance can call 855-430-4491 or email
[email protected].