Human remains are found inside an SUV that officials say caused pipeline fire in suburban Houston

Associated Press

DEER PARK, Texas (AP) — Officials say human remains have been found inside an SUV that authorities say hit an aboveground valve on a pipeline in suburban Houston, causing a fire that has burned for four days. As authorities work to identify who had driven the vehicle, residents who had been forced to flee returned to their homes on Thursday to assess the damage. Investigators on Thursday removed the white SUV from near the pipeline in Deer Park and towed it away. They later discovered human remains inside. Officials say it will take some time to identify the remains. Authorities have offered few details on why the vehicle hit the pipeline valve. Officials say they expect the fire to be extinguished sometime Thursday evening.