Massive Explosion Rocks Texan Refinery as Shelter-in-Place Order Issued for Residents and Workers

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A massive explosion occurred this morning (March 24) at the Port Arthur, Texas refinery owned by US-based oil company Valero Oil Corporation, sending thick smoke plumes into the sky alongside intense flames that were captured on video footage released shortly after the incident began in early evening hours of Monday night.

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