Video shows flames, smoke billowing after explosion at Chalmette refinery

A large plume of smoke was seen over the refinery, but it unclear what caused the incident.

VIDEO: Explosion at Chalmette Refining sends flames and smoke into sky

Officials said no injuries were reported after an explosion and fire at Chalmette Refining on Friday afternoon.

Officials respond to explosion, fire at Chalmette refinery

It is unknown at this time what caused the explosion.

Fire under control after explosion at Chalmette Refinery

A large cloud of smoke was reportedly seen at the Chalmette Refinery. St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a traffic ...

Explosion and fire reported at PBF Energy's Chalmette, Louisiana, refinery

A fire broke out at PBF ​Energy's Chalmette refinery ​in Louisiana following a large explosion, but the blaze was quickly ...
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E-bike explosion causes fire on Mackinac Island despite ‘explosion proof bag’

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – An electric bicycle exploded Saturday morning on Mackinac Island, causing a building to catch fire, ...

CPS Energy hit with separate lawsuits over gas explosion and transformer fire

The lawsuits stem from an April 21 explosion and fire on the North Side and a Feb. 8 transformer fire on the West Side.
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Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A mother and six children ranging in age from 3 to ...