Texas oil refinery in flames after explosion

On March 24, 2026, an explosion at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, caused a fire. Video footage shows flames and heavy smoke emanating from the site.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-24 · 01:52 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

Texas oil refinery in flames after explosion

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On March 24, 2026, an explosion at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, caused a fire. Video footage shows flames and heavy smoke emanating from the site. Local police reported to media outlets that an industrial heater is suspected to be the cause of the blaze. As of the time of the report, there were no reported injuries resulting from the incident. The extent of the damage to the refinery is currently unknown.

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There are no reports of injuries.

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Flames and thick smoke were observed following the explosion.

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An explosion occurred at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas.

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Police believe an industrial heater caused the blaze.

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NewsFeedVideos show flames and a plume of thick smoke following an explosion at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. Police have told local media they believe an industrial heater caused the blaze and there are no reports of injuries.Published On 24 Mar 2026

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