Summary
A large fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, California, was contained by firefighters. There were no injuries or evacuation orders, and the cause of the explosion is being investigated.
Key Facts
- A massive fire occurred at the Chevron refinery near Los Angeles in El Segundo.
- People reported the explosion around 9:30 PM local time with visible orange flames and smoke.
- There are no reported injuries, and all workers have been accounted for.
- No evacuation orders were issued for the area, and the air quality is being monitored.
- The refinery supplies a significant amount of jet fuel and vehicle fuel in Southern California.
- The cause of the blast is not yet known, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Flights at the nearby Los Angeles airport continue as normal.
- The El Segundo refinery is Chevron's second largest in the U.S., processing 285,000 barrels of crude oil daily.
