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Natural gas pipeline explodes in Houston suburbs

A natural gas pipeline east of Houston exploded Monday, setting houses around it on fire. The pipeline owner, Dallas-based Energy Transfer, says a 20-inch main carrying natural gas liquids ignited, triggering mandatory evacuations for about 1,000 homes and businesses while others were told to shelter in place.
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