Chevron's El Segundo Refinery Fire Contained, No Injuries Reported
A major fire erupted at Chevron's El Segundo refinery in California on Thursday evening, causing concern for nearby residents. The blaze sent towering flames into the sky, visible for miles, and prompted officials to urge people to stay indoors.
The fire broke out in the jet fuel unit of the refinery, which is the second-largest in California. Residents reported feeling a rumble and witnessing the sky turn orange due to the intense flames. Despite the scale of the incident, no evacuations were ordered, and all refinery personnel were accounted for with no injuries reported.
Fire crews worked through the night to contain the blaze. By early Friday, they had successfully confined it to one section of the refinery. The cause of the fire remains unknown. A shelter-in-place order for nearby Manhattan Beach was lifted on Friday morning, indicating that the fire posed no further threat to public safety.
The fire at Chevron's El Segundo refinery has been contained, with no injuries or evacuations reported. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, the quick response of fire crews ensured the safety of nearby residents. The refinery, which is a significant part of California's energy infrastructure, continues to operate with heightened safety measures in place.
