Denver fire: Videos of Suncor oil refinery blaze in Commerce City sparks panic; watch

A massive fire at the Suncor refinery near Denver sent black smoke across the city as videos spread online.

Updated on: May 12, 2026, 24:33:41 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A massive fire reportedly broke out at the Suncor oil refinery in Commerce City, adjacent to Denver, Colorado, on Monday afternoon. The black smoke from the fire was visible from both north and south Denver and many made panic posts on social media.

Denver Fire Department has not yet issued an update on the situation.

Videos of the fire surfaced on social media.

Here's another video of the smoke from the refinery fire shared by a user from south Denver.

Commerce City is located just northeast of Denver and borders the city limits along north Denver.

This story is being updated.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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