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An explosion at Valero’s Port Arthur Refinery near Port Arthur, Texas, produced smoke and led authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents while officials investigate the cause.
A refinery explosion in White Lake Township caused a large fire, leading to road closures and the evacuation of nearby residents. The explosion was felt and heard for miles, with a second explosion occurring shortly after. Flames rose high into the sky, visible from a distance, and a large plume of black smoke billowed. Multiple fire departments responded to the scene, and less than 100 residents were evacuated. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.