Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles

Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery just outside Los Angeles; flames visible for miles

PHOTO: Massive Fire at Chevron Refinery in Los Angeles

A massive explosion caused a fire to break out at a Chevron facility in El Segundo, in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday evening.

Fire at West Coast’s Most Important Refinery Contained

(Zero Hedge)—A massive fire erupted overnight at one of the largest and most critical refineries on the U.S. West Coast, which supplies 20% of Southern California’s motor vehicle fuels and 40% of its jet fuel. On Thursday night, Chevron’s El Segundo refinery suffered an explosion, though official statements on what sparked the fire remain limited. Local media reported early Friday that the blaze had been contained. #BREAKING: A possible explosi…

Massive oil refinery fire turns night skies orange over Los Angeles

Chevron confirmed that no injuries were reported at their refinery and all personnel were accounted for.

Massive Fire Erupts At Chevron's El Segundo Refinery In California Following Reported Explosion - Chevron (NYSE:CVX)

A massive fire broke out at a Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX) oil refinery in California, one of the largest on the U.S. West Coast, on Thursday night. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, but no injuries have been reported. Explosion Triggers Fire, Governor Newsom Ensures Coordination The fire broke out at Chevron’s El Segundo plant near Los Angeles, which supplies jet fuel for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The cause of the bl…