Blaze Erupts at Chevron Refinery Near LA
A fire at the Chevron refinery near Los Angeles lit up the sky, but officials assured there was no immediate public safety threat. The plant's fire was contained within facility limits, with no injuries reported. Authorities, including Gov. Newsom's office, are monitoring the situation.
A massive fire broke out at the Chevron oil refinery near Los Angeles, casting towering flames visible from miles away. The sudden eruption urged El Segundo officials to advise residents to stay indoors. However, there was no immediate threat to public safety, and no evacuation order was announced.
The company confirmed all refinery personnel were safe, and their monitoring systems indicated the fire remained within the facility's boundaries. The cause of the blaze, which erupted without warning, is still undetermined, while El Segundo's police and fire departments are yet to issue comments.
LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell reported that firefighting crews confined the fire to a single section of the sprawling refinery. State and local officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom's office, remain vigilant, coordinating efforts to safeguard the nearby community. Despite initial shocks, operations at Los Angeles International Airport were unaffected.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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