According to international media reports, a massive fire broke out at a large oil refinery in the US state of Louisiana several hours ago and has not been brought under control despite extensive efforts by firefighters.
The incident, which occurred near the city of Baton Rouge, has raised concerns about toxic smoke emissions and disruption to fuel production.
Massive fire breaks out at Louisiana oil refinery, firefighting operations continue The exact cause of the accident is still unknown, but local authorities have suggested a gas leak or a technical malfunction in the equipment.
The Louisiana state government announced that the emergency evacuation radius has been extended to 5 kilometers from the scene of the accident and thousands of nearby residents have been moved to safe areas.
No casualties were reported, but several refinery workers suffered minor injuries.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has warned that high levels of chemicals in the air may threaten public health and has recommended that residents wear masks.
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