Major California refinery explosion, fire temporarily shuts 405 Freeway.
The thick smoke and flames could be seen from miles away as the plumes of smoke were hundreds of feet into the air.A fire burns after an explosion at the Marathon Refinery in Carson on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.The fire started after an explosion around 11 p.m. local time in a cooling tower at the Maraton Refinery, according to the Los Angels County Fire Department.
Authorities said Marathon personnel are"keeping flames in check" while they work to depressurize the system.No injuries have been reported. Fire and refinery officials said on-site monitors had not reported any harmful products in the air"emanating" from the facility as a result of the fire., is believed to be the largest refinery on the West coast. It processes around 360,000 barrels per day, the station reported.
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