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Explosion Ignites Large Fire at Chevron’s El Segundo Refinery

Officials have not identified a cause.

Overview

  • The blaze erupted Thursday night with towering flames visible across El Segundo and the South Bay.
  • Firefighters were dispatched around 9:35 p.m. to the Chevron facility, with multiple South Bay departments assisting.
  • Live images from local news helicopters and AlertCalifornia cameras showed large flames shooting from the refinery.
  • Authorities have not announced any evacuation orders as crews work to contain the fire.
  • Officials have provided no details on the origin of the incident or whether any injuries occurred, and coverage remains a developing story.