A significant pipeline fire near Houston, Texas, has been raging for nearly 48 hours, initially ignited after an SUV struck a valve at the Energy Transfer pipeline in La Porte. This incident has prompted evacuation orders affecting hundreds of homes in nearby neighborhoods. Dramatic footage has shown towering flames and heavy smoke visible from a distance, alarming residents and officials alike. The ongoing firefighting efforts have yet to fully extinguish the blaze, which is expected to continue burning for several hours. Authorities have indicated that a vehicle collision was the cause and have ruled out any terrorist involvement. As the situation develops, investigations into the safety protocols of the pipeline owner, Energy Transfer, are underway amid growing public concern about pipeline infrastructure in the region.