A massive blaze that erupted Thursday night at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo continues to burn Friday morning, prompting concerns about air quality.
Residents reported hearing an explosion, with some even saying that their houses shook when the fire broke out around 9:30 p.m. “It felt like an earthquake,” said resident Jax Nellor.
The flames continued to burn throughout the night, with multiple fires still burning as Sky5 was overhead at 4:30 a.m.
“It’s looking a bit better this morning, but they are still putting water on it,” KTLA’s Erin Myers reported. “Some smoke and some fire are still very active.”
Last night, the massive fire at the refinery on 324 West El Segundo Boulevard sent flames so high that they were seen from Pepperdine University in Malibu, more than 20 miles away.
The refinery’s fire department was able to prevent the flames from spreading to other parts of the facility by using water lines to douse the fire.
Road closures were ordered, and for a time, residents were asked to shelter in place. No evacuations were issued.
Officials recommend that residents keep doors and windows closed due to potential air quality issues, but as of early Friday morning, air quality in the area was still good.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she was monitoring the situation. Governor Gavin Newsom also released a statement on X, saying state officials were aware of the blaze.
“Our office is coordinating in real time with local and state agencies to protect the surrounding community and ensure public safety,” the statement read.
A refinery spokesperson has confirmed that all personnel have been accounted for and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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