Crime & Safety
Flame, Smoke From El Segundo Refinery Prompts Concern: Report
The fire department received multiple calls Tuesday morning about flares coming from the Chevron refinery.
REDONDO BEACH, CA — Smoke that was seen for miles in the South Bay, from the El Segundo Chevron refinery, prompted calls to the fire department on Tuesday morning, according to officials.
The steady stream of black smoke from the refinery in the 300 block of West El Segundo Boulevard was part of routine operations according to Chevron El Segundo spokesperson Jeff Wilson.
Chevron officials said a mechanical issue was to blame for the large flame and smoke and they are trying to remedy it.
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Some serious flaring has been happening all day at the @Chevron refinery. Chevron says “a mechanical issue” is to blame and that they’re trying to remedy it. @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/RtVRqgNejc
— Christina Pascucci (@PascucciNews) December 6, 2022
Wilson told KTLA that there was no threat to the surrounding communities and the flare is a crucial safety release device. According to Wilson, communities were informed there would be intermittent flaring during the day.
The flaring is ongoing and it's unknown how long it will last.
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