A large pipeline fire broke out Monday afternoon in the La Porte community as residents were told to evacuate or shelter in place.

Houston, we have a problem. A fire that ignited on Monday at a pipeline east of downtown Houston is big enough for astronauts to view from space. As the fire near Deer Park and La Porte continued to burn Tuesday morning,

"The fire continues to burn itself out this morning, which is the safest way to manage the incident," the City of Deer Park said.