A large explosion occurred at a crude oil refinery in the US state of Texas, shaking the surrounding city and prompting authorities to urge residents to shelter in place.
American media reported that a massive fire broke out at the refinery, and videos released showed thick black smoke rising into the sky from the scene.
According to reports, this refinery had a capacity to produce 380,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
So far, exact details about the cause of the explosion, the extent of damage, and possible casualties have not been announced, and firefighting operations and an investigation into the incident are underway.
This event comes at a time when military tensions in the Middle East and concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies have increased.
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