"BP Refinery Evacuated and Shut Down After Power Outage, Gas Prices to Rise"
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Around 200 people were evacuated from BP’s Whiting Refinery due to an apparent power outage causing an unplanned flaring of gasses, leading to the closure of nearby roads. The company is in the process of safely shutting down the facility, and plumes of fire and smoke were visible for miles. This incident mirrors a mishap last summer, and the refinery's air permit is currently up for renewal, with community input scheduled for February 8th.
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