Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:51am on 03 Oct 2025,Friday International
A huge fire erupted at the Chevron oil refinery in El Segundo, Los Angeles, late Thursday, authorities confirmed. Videos showed bright flames and thick smoke rising into the night sky. Witnesses reported feeling blasts and hearing loud roars. California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed, and local and state agencies are coordinating to ensure safety. No injuries or evacuations have been reported so far. Traffic is being diverted away from the area. The refinery, built in 1911, processes about 276,000 barrels of crude daily and has its own fire department. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
