US EditionMassive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles
The fire at Chevron's El Segundo refinery, supplying 20% of Southern California's vehicle fuel and 40% of its jet fuel, was contained with no injuries reported, officials said.
- An explosion occurred at the Chevron oil refinery in El Segundo, California, around 9:30 p.m., sending massive flames into the night sky and smoke visible for miles.
- Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell reported that firefighters contained the fire within an hour, and there were no injuries.
- Chevron confirmed that all personnel were accounted for and that the fire remained on the refinery grounds without posing a public threat.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom's office stated it is coordinating with local officials to ensure public safety following the incident.
335 Articles
335 Articles
The strong explosion to the community living in surrounding areas
Large fire hits Chevron’s L.A. refinery, disrupting California’s fuel supply | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Chevron’s 285,000-barrel-a-day El Segundo refinery in southern California had taken multiple units offline on Friday after a large fire erupted in a jet fuel production unit, disrupting supply in the Golden State’s isolated energy market.
How Southern California's refinery fire could impact gas prices statewide
Investigators are searching for the cause of a major fire at a Southern California refinery following an explosion. The impacts of this fire are expected to present yet another strain on the state’s fuel supply. Analysts say it’s possible that people who buy gas in California could see the impacts in fuel prices. On Thursday, towering flames could be seen above the El Segundo Chevron refinery after an explosion and then a fire, which Chevron sai…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 51% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
