An explosion and fire erupted at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo Thursday night, generating massive flames visible for miles. Officials confirmed no public threat or evacuation orders. The fire, which occurred around 9:30 p.m., was largely contained within an hour with no immediate reports of injuries. Residents in the immediate area were advised to stay indoors as air quality monitoring was planned for Friday. Traffic was diverted and emergency services responded to the blaze.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.