EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA — Smoke and flames rose from Chevron’s oil refinery in El Segundo, southern California, on Thursday following an explosion, according to reports and videos shared on social media.
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Residents captured footage showing a large fireball shooting into the sky with a loud rumble, drawing attention across the coastal suburb near Los Angeles International Airport.
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Authorities said no injuries have been reported so far. Fire crews responded quickly and managed to contain the blaze to a single section of the refinery. Officials confirmed that there was no need for residents to evacuate, and the situation was under control.
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The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, and investigations are ongoing. Local and state agencies are coordinating efforts to ensure public safety and monitor the affected area.
The fire at the El Segundo refinery was reported around 0430 GMT, and while the flames reduced within an hour, smoke and fire remained visible across parts of the South Bay region.
The refinery is the largest on the US West Coast, with a daily crude processing capacity of over 276,000 barrels.State and local authorities, along with Chevron officials, continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent further risk to the surrounding community.
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