Blaze at Chevron's El Segundo: Fire Contained, Public Safety Ensured

A fire erupted at Chevron's El Segundo refinery in California, sparking a swift response from state and local agencies. The cause remains unclear, but the flames were quickly contained. Officials coordinated a safety response, and Chevron reported emergency flaring, though no immediate injuries were reported.

A fire erupted at the Chevron El Segundo refinery, California, marked as one of the largest on the U.S. west coast. Governor Gavin Newsom's press office announced on Thursday that the flames were quickly contained to a single area.

The Los Angeles Times reported uncertainty surrounding the cause of the blaze, while CBS highlighted the prompt response from officers and firefighters following reports of an explosion. Governor Newsom's office confirmed collaboration with local and state bodies to ensure public safety.

Authorities, including Los Angeles county supervisor Holly Mitchell, confirmed that the fire was contained, and there were no reported injuries or evacuations. Chevron also documented emergency flaring during the incident, with El Segundo's refinery holding a capacity of 290,000 barrels per day and 12.5 million barrels in storage.

(With inputs from agencies.)