El Segundo fire: Massive explosion at Chevron refinery near LA, videos surface- Watch

There was a massive explosion at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo in Torrance, California near Los Angeles.

There was a massive explosion and fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, in Torrance, California near Los Angeles.

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Photos and video surfaced which shows the refinery going up in flame in one sudden burst, as the reported explosion occurs. The fire continued afterwards, with smoke visible in the nearby areas.

There are no reports of injuries or evacuation at the refinery.

Here's a video:

The Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Torrance Fire Department is working to contain the scene. So far, there is no word on what caused the fire and explosion.

Governor Newsom's Office Addresses Chevron Fire

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office provided an update on the fire at the Chevron plant in El Segundo. It said that Newsom has been briefed on the fire and is coordinating with the response at the scene.

“The Governor has been briefed on the incident at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County. Our office is coordinating in real time with local and state agencies to protect the surrounding community and ensure public safety,” the statement read.

El Segundo is about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of downtown Los Angeles.