Chevron Refinery Fire in El Segundo Contained, No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out at the Chevron oil refinery in El Segundo, California, on Thursday night, sending towering flames into the sky and causing concern among nearby residents. The cause of the California fires remains unknown.
Residents reported feeling a rumble and seeing orange flames in the sky as the fire burned. Despite the visible blaze, no evacuations were ordered, and all roads were reopened by Friday morning. Officials urged residents to stay indoors as a precaution, but the fire did not move beyond the facility's fence line, according to a monitoring system. The refinery, which has a capacity to refine up to 290,000 barrels of crude oil a day, has experienced several fires in the last decade, with the latest in 2022. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and all personnel were accounted for. The fire was still burning on Friday morning but was contained, posing no further threat to public safety.
The fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo has been contained, with no evacuations or injuries reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the California fires. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and follow any updates from local authorities.
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