SkyEye video shows large smoke in La Porte area reportedly caused by diesel truck fire

LA PORTE, Texas (KTRK) -- A grass fire that stemmed from a diesel truck incident nearby and raged on for hours has been tapped out, according to the La Porte Office of Emergency Management.

Wednesday evening, SkyEye flew over what appeared to be grass burning near Highway 225 and Highway 146. Video showed a large plume of smoke across the La Porte area and crews responding to the scene.

Officials said this all was sparked at about 3 p.m. by a diesel truck fire near Spilmans Island, which is east of the Fred Harman Bridge. From there, the flames spread, resulting in a large brush fire on the island.

Early on, authorities said La Porte Crews were using brush tracks to suppress the fire with the help of departments from Deer Park, Pasadena, Webster, and Highlands.

In an 8:16 p.m. update, officials said the fire was out, and all assisting agencies returned to service. The La Porte Fire Department remained on the scene to put out any hot spots and recover two grass rigs caught in the flames.

No injuries were reported.