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Massive Explosion at Texas Oil Refinery, Cause Unknown — Residents Told to Shelter in Place

By Bob Price 23 Mar 2026 A massive explosion ripped through the Valero refinery in Port Arthur on Monday, sending a towering column of black smoke over the city and triggering an emergency response across Jefferson County. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. The blast erupted inside the sprawling Gulf Coast facility shortly […]