 Massive Fire Erupts at Chevron Refinery Near LAX, Los Angeles

Night sky glows orange after huge explosion in Los Angeles County.

The fire erupted late Thursday at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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Residents were told to remain indoors as heavy smoke spread across neighborhoods.

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The Chevron facility processes 276,000 barrels of crude daily, supplying gasoline, jet fuel & diesel.

Governor Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed he was briefed; agencies continue real-time monitoring.

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