A natural gas pipeline explosion in the Houston area caused a large fire in Deer Park, prompting evacuations and a response from firefighters. The fire continues to burn as of Tuesday morning, with no impact on air quality reported. Impacted landowners are being provided lodging at area hotels until evacuation orders are lifted. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by local officials. The fire spread into the neighboring city of La Porte, leading to evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in surrounding communities. The San Jacinto College Central Campus was also placed under shelter. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Contact him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter @fern_cerv_.
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