California refinery explosion sparks massive fire, temporarily closes 405 freeway near Los Angeles
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At least two explosions rocked a California oil refinery Tuesday night, sparking a massive fire that was visible for miles, according to reports.
Cameras aboard the SkyFOX helicopter of FOX 11 Los Angeles showed two explosions and the fire at Marathon Refinery Carson, about 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, just north of Long Beach.
The blast lit up the night sky in the city of Carson and sent a large cloud of smoke into the air. The nearby 405 Freeway was temporarily closed to traffic in both directions but was later reopened, the station reported.
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There was no immediate information about the cause of the fire, or about injuries.
The company describes the facility on its website as the “largest refinery on the West Coast, with a crude oil capacity of 363,000 barrels per calendar day.”
Crews from the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene and were able to set up a perimeter, FOX 11 Los Angeles, reported.
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No evacuations of nearby residents were required, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
Health officials are reportedly monitoring air quality in the area.
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