Texas residents feel homes shake miles away from oil refinery explosion
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A Valero oil refinery explosion in Port Arthur, Texas, sent flames and smoke miles away; no injuries reported.
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An explosion at the Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, on Monday sent large plumes of smoke and flames into the air, with the blast strong enough to shake homes miles away. The refinery fire was extinguished by Tuesday, and authorities lifted a temporary shelter-in-place order that had been issued for nearby residents. No injuries were reported from the incident at the facility, located roughly 90 miles east of Houston. Videos and images shared online captured the size of the explosion and resulting fire at the complex.
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