A massive fire broke out at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery in California’s Los Angeles on Thursday night. According to US media reports, the blaze followed an explosion that shook the refinery premises. Following the incident, the emergency services rushed to the site soon after receiving calls about the incident. There have been no reports of injuries or evacuations so far.
Eyewitnesses captured dramatic visuals of the incident, with a bright ball of orange flames lighting up the night sky and thick plumes of smoke rising from the refinery. The sudden eruption caused panic in the area, though authorities were quick to respond, as per reports. The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained as Chevron has not released an official statement regarding the incident.
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