Large-Scale Blaze Breaks Out at California Oil Plant – Updates
A major fire has broken out at the oil company's El Segundo processing plant in California, according to news reports.
Chronology of the Incident
The configration began on late Thursday, after emergency services receiving alerts of an detonation at the site.
The origin of the occurrence is still uncertain at this stage.
Eyewitness Descriptions
Footage soon appeared depicting a vivid ball of flaming flame against the dark sky, followed by billows of smoke.
It felt like a nuclear blast – witness testimony
Injury Update
There have been no accounts of harm or evacuations up to now.
Events in the neighborhood were affected, with a nearby sports game halted due to heavy haze.
Developing story – further information will be provided as they become available.
