Exxon Mobil Refinery explosion causes ‘shelter in place’ alert
An explosion at the Torrance Exxon Mobil refinery around 9 a.m Wednesday morning sent ash and fumes into the air. A shelter in place was ordered for 14 Torrance area schools as a precaution. Photo credit: John Fordiani
Update: Minor changes have been made at 1:39 p.m.
An explosion shook the Torrance Exxon Mobil Refinery area causing a fire around 9 a.m. this morning, but was put out by Torrance Fire Department, Capt. Steve Deuel said.
Torrance Fire Department responded on scene at the ExxonMobil Refinery, which was closed on Del Amo Blvd. between Maple Ave. and Crenshaw Blvd. Traffic was backed up heavily and people were told to avoid the area near the explosion.
According to a Nixle alert sent out at 10:05 a.m. “Fire explosion at Exxon Mobil. Those in affected area should shelter in place.”
