Chevron Refinery Fire in El Segundo Contained; Cause Unknown

Fire Contained at Chevron Refinery

• 🔥 Firefighters have gained the upper hand on a massive blaze that erupted at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo.
• 💡 The fire, which burned throughout the night, appears to be under control as of Friday morning.
• 📍 The fire broke out around 9:30 PM last night on the 300 block of West El Segundo Boulevard.

Impact on Residents and Air Quality

• 🏠 Residents near the refinery reported hearing an explosion, with some homes shaking and seeing huge flames.
• ⚠️ While residents were initially told to shelter in place and keep windows closed due to potential air quality issues, this advisory has been lifted.
• 💨 The air quality in the area is currently reported as good.
• ✈️ Video from Sky 5 showed firefighters still working to extinguish the flames this morning.

Safety and Investigation

• ✅ A refinery spokesperson confirmed that all personnel have been accounted for and no injuries were reported.
• 🔍 The cause of the fire remains unknown, and an investigation has not yet begun.
• 🚧 Road closures were in effect but have since been reopened.
• 🚒 Fire department efforts prevented the fire from spreading to other areas of the industrial site.