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Explosion reported at Port Arthur refinery in Texas, shelter advisory issued
24 March 2026 00:51 GMT
An explosion followed by a fire at a Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, prompted authorities to urge some residents to shelter in place, local media reported.
Police said people on the west side of the city should remain indoors as emergency crews responded to the incident.
Videos showed a large fire and thick smoke rising from the facility, with one recording capturing a loud explosion that shook nearby homes.
The site has served as the main refinery of Venezuelan oil since Maduro's capture.
JUST IN: Explosion reported at Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. Nearby residents told to shelter in place pic.twitter.com/wjYPyx98PW
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