Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Fire at Chevron Refinery in California Shuts Units, Disrupts Supply
A fire broke out at Chevron's refinery in El Segundo, California.
The fire happened in a jet fuel production unit.
Thankfully, no one was hurt, and all workers are safe.
The refinery is a major supplier of fuel.
The fire has shut down several units, potentially causing problems with fuel supplies, especially for airplanes.
Gasoline prices are expected to rise, but the impact on airlines is greater.
Officials are investigating the cause.
Residents near the refinery were told to shelter in place.
A fire erupted at Chevron's El Segundo refinery in California in a jet fuel unit.
Multiple units at the refinery were shut down due to the fire.
No injuries were reported, and all personnel are accounted for.
The refinery supplies a significant portion of Southern California's motor vehicle fuels and jet fuel.
The fire could lead to increased fuel prices, particularly for airlines.
- Who
- Chevron, Firefighters, Residents
- What
- Fire at Chevron El Segundo refinery
- When
- Thursday evening
- Where
- El Segundo, California
- Why
- Cause under investigation
- Event
- Fire at Chevron El Segundo Refinery
- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Date
- Thursday evening
- Units Affected
- Isomax 7 unit, catalytic reformer, hydrocracker, fluid catalytic cracker
- Injuries
- None Reported
- Fuel Produced
- Motor vehicle fuels, jet fuel, diesel
- Impact
- Potential fuel supply disruptions
Sources
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