Explosion occurred at Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas
An explosion at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas prompted authorities to issue shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents. No injuries were reported from the incident, which caused flames and smoke plumes visible for miles. The refinery processes about 435,000 barrels of oil per day.
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