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Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles
The fire at Chevron's second-largest U.S. refinery was contained to one section with no injuries reported and could impact regional fuel supply by creating an 11% deficit, officials said.
- An explosion occurred at the Chevron oil refinery in El Segundo, California, around 9:30 p.m., creating massive flames visible for miles, according to various reports.
- Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell stated that the fire was largely contained within an hour and posed no threat to public safety or evacuation orders.
- All Chevron personnel were accounted for, and Mayor Chris Pimentel confirmed no injuries were reported after the incident.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom's office announced coordination with emergency officials to ensure public safety during the incident.
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