A massive fire broke out Thursday night at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery near Los Angeles, sending flames and smoke into the night sky. The facility, built in 1911, is the largest refinery on the West Coast and processes 276,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
Fire officials said crews arrived within minutes and contained the blaze to one section of the refinery. One tank holding gasoline and diesel fuel continued to burn for hours as crews worked to cool surrounding areas. No injuries were reported, and Chevron confirmed all employees were safe and accounted for.
There was a massive explosion at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo in Torrance, California near Los Angeles.
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 3, 2025
The cause of the incident remains unclear. pic.twitter.com/oNOhKDxJp6
Authorities issued a temporary shelter-in-place order for parts of Manhattan Beach, about two miles away, but lifted it early Friday morning.
#BREAKING: A possible explosion and massive fire erupts at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo. Towering flames and billowing smoke can be seen for miles all around the Southland. Watch live now: https://t.co/s1qJkPxxzV Complete update - Tonight at 11 from ABC7. pic.twitter.com/i26bwXBNkO
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) October 3, 2025
Air quality monitors showed mostly “Good” conditions, though particle levels briefly spiked east of the site.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom were briefed on the incident. The cause remains under investigation.
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