El Segundo fire: Massive explosion at Chevron refinery near LA, videos surface- Watch

There was a massive explosion at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo in Torrance, California near Los Angeles.

Updated on: Oct 3, 2025, 11:47:11 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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There was a massive explosion and fire at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, in Torrance, California near Los Angeles.

Photos and video surfaced which shows the refinery going up in flame in one sudden burst, as the reported explosion occurs. The fire continued afterwards, with smoke visible in the nearby areas.

There are no reports of injuries or evacuation at the refinery.

Here's a video:

The Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Torrance Fire Department is working to contain the scene. So far, there is no word on what caused the fire and explosion.

Governor Newsom's Office Addresses Chevron Fire

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office provided an update on the fire at the Chevron plant in El Segundo. It said that Newsom has been briefed on the fire and is coordinating with the response at the scene.

“The Governor has been briefed on the incident at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles County. Our office is coordinating in real time with local and state agencies to protect the surrounding community and ensure public safety,” the statement read.

El Segundo is about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of downtown Los Angeles.

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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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