A natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline owned by Energy Transfer caught fire in La Porte, Texas, on Monday morning, the company said in a statement, knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses and prompting a widespread evacuation.

Monday morning, a frightening situation unfolded in Deer Park, as high-reaching flames exploded from a pipeline. Firefighters are working to contain the situation, and emergency officials are recommending people in the area to evacuate.