A powerful blast followed by a raging inferno struck a petroleum processing site in El Segundo late Thursday evening, sending towering plumes of fire skyward that lit up the night across a wide area.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the location, believed to be part of the Chevron operations, as bright orange glows dominated the skyline in the surrounding South Bay region.
Details surrounding what sparked the event remain unknown at this time, with authorities yet to release any official statements on the matter.
Local witnesses reported seeing the dramatic flames from considerable distances, underscoring the scale of the incident at the industrial complex.
