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local2 hours ago•25 min saved

Port Arthur Valero blast triggers shelter-in-place as black smoke billows skyward

A reported explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur sent thick black smoke and flames into the sky. First responders rushed to the scene, a shelter-in-place order was issued on the west side of Port Arthur, and sheriff officials say there are no reported injuries. Authorities believe the blast was likely caused by an industrial heater, with video showing a large plume of smoke and fire as residents felt the blast miles away.

via KFDM|

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local2 hours ago•30 min saved

Port Arthur Valero Refinery Blast: Sheriff Reports No Injuries, Shelter-In-Place In Effect

An explosion at Valero's Port Arthur refinery produced thick black smoke and prompted authorities to issue a shelter-in-place for the west Port Arthur area (including Sabine Pass and Pleasure Island), with highways 82 and 87 closed as Valero and local responders coordinate; officials say there are no reported injuries and all workers are accounted for, and by late evening only flaring remained at the plant.

via KFDM|

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energy3 hours ago•28 min saved

Valero's Port Arthur refinery in Texas hit by fire; no injuries reported

A fire struck Valero Energy's 380,000-barrel-per-day Port Arthur refinery in Texas late Monday. Officials said there were no reported injuries, and authorities cited an industrial heater as the likely cause of the explosion. Valero did not immediately comment.

via Reuters|

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local3 hours ago•4 min saved

Port Arthur refinery explosion triggers shelter-in-place as air monitoring begins

An explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur produced a large smoke plume and led authorities to shelter west-side residents. No injuries or evacuations were reported; hazmat and multiple fire departments responded, and air-quality monitoring is underway. Nederland reported no impact, and officials are coordinating with state agencies as the investigation proceeds.

via 12newsnow.com|

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