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Valero Shuts Texas Refinery After Explosion and Fire in Port Arthur

A large explosion and subsequent fire at the Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, specifically in its diesel hydrotreater unit, prompted authorities to advise nearby residents to stay indoors. Valero has since shut down the refinery following the incident, with plumes of black smoke visible for miles.

24 Mar, 03:56 — 24 Mar, 03:56
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YahooMostly Factual6h ago

Large oil refinery explosion near Texas coast forces residents to shelter in place

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First report: bloomberg · 24 Mar, 03:34Full coverage: 5 · 4hWindow: 4h
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bloomberg24 Mar, 03:34First to report

Valero Port Arthur Refinery Has Fire at Diesel Hydrotreater - Bloomberg.com

Yahoo24 Mar, 03:56

Large oil refinery explosion near Texas coast forces residents to shelter in place

seeking-alpha24 Mar, 04:32

Valero’s Port Arthur refinery reports fire in Diesel hydrotreater

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Reuters24 Mar, 05:50

Valero shuts Texas refinery after explosion rocks diesel unit, sources say - Reuters

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tvn2424 Mar, 07:38Latest update

Eksplozja w rafinerii w Teksasie. Czarny dym nad miastem

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