Fire at Chevron Oil Refinery in the U.S. Mobilizes Authorities and Raises Concerns About Air Quality in California

Written by Rannyson Moura

Published on 03/10/2025 at 08:15

Updated on 03/10/2025 at 08:17

Um incêndio de grandes proporções atingiu a refinaria de petróleo da Chevron em El Segundo, nos EUA, levando autoridades a emitirem ordens de confinamento e monitorarem a qualidade do ar. Fonte: invezz

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A Large Fire Hit Chevron’s Oil Refinery in El Segundo, USA, Leading Authorities to Issue Shelter-in-Place Orders and Monitor Air Quality.

On Thursday night (2), a large fire hit Chevron’s oil refinery located in El Segundo, a city south of Los Angeles, United States. Residents in the area reported explosions, prompting emergency teams to act quickly to contain the flames.

According to Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, firefighters from the refinery, along with local units, managed to isolate the fire in a specific area of the facility.

Guidelines for the Public and Environmental Risk

Authorities recommended that residents of the area stay indoors, as the smoke could compromise air quality. Mitchell emphasized that the situation poses an immediate risk of environmental impact.

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Air Monitoring and Safety Measures

The Air Quality Management District reported that, for the most part, monitors in the region were still recording “good” conditions. However, there was a temporary increase in particles in areas east of El Segundo, requiring constant monitoring.

The Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, and California Governor Gavin Newsom were notified about the incident. So far, there are no reports of injuries.

The Mayor of El Segundo, Chris Pimentel, underscored the seriousness of the situation. “Obviously, we are very concerned, and there is a lot of investigative work to be done to understand what happened,” he stated.

Built in 1911, the refinery is considered the largest oil producer on the West Coast of the USA. Chevron reported that the facility processes about 276,000 barrels of crude oil per day, highlighting its importance to the North American energy supply.

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Fire at Chevron Oil Refinery in the U.S. Mobilizes Authorities and Raises Concerns About Air Quality in California

A Large Fire Hit Chevron’s Oil Refinery in El Segundo, USA, Leading Authorities to Issue Shelter-in-Place Orders and Monitor Air Quality.

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