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flag A fire at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery on Oct. 3, 2025, shut down operations, triggered health alerts, and raised fuel price concerns.

flag A major fire broke out at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery in Southern California on October 3, 2025, in its jet fuel production unit, prompting evacuations, shelter-in-place orders, and emergency response efforts. flag The blaze, which sent thick black smoke into the sky and caused the temporary shutdown of key refining units, produced elevated air pollutant levels, prompting health advisories for sensitive individuals. flag No injuries were reported, but several people were treated for smoke inhalation. flag The refinery, one of the largest in the U.S., supplies about 40% of Southern California’s jet fuel and a fifth of its motor vehicle fuels, raising concerns over potential fuel price spikes and supply disruptions. flag Officials are investigating the cause, and the full impact on regional fuel availability and prices remains uncertain.

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