Wharton County pipeline fire near Highway 90, CR 270

Pipeline fire burns in Wharton County

No injuries were reported after a pipeline fire in Wharton County on Wednesday. The pipeline fire erupted in the area of Highway 90 near CR 270, between East Bernard and Lissie, on Wednesday afternoon. (Video: Wharton County Pct. 2 Constable's Office)

No injuries were reported after a pipeline fire in Wharton County on Wednesday.

Pipeline fire near Highway 90

Wharton County Constable's Office - Precinct 2

What we know:

The pipeline fire erupted in the area of Highway 90 near CR 270, between East Bernard and Lissie, on Wednesday afternoon.

The Wharton County Sheriff's Office said Kinder Morgan would close the valve that feeds the gas line, and the fire would burn out as pressure subsided.

Shortly after 2 p.m., the Wharton County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office said the fire was out, and fire units were returning to service.

What we don't know:

It’s unclear how the fire started.