Emergency crews responding to massive explosion at New Orleans-area oil refinery: sheriff

A large explosion at Chalmette Refining near New Orleans prompted emergency response. It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities reported.
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Chalmette refinery explosion felt across St. Bernard Parish. See the videos

Incredible video shows a plume of smoke after an explosion at a Louisiana refinery. An explosion was reported at the Chalmette refinery around 1 p.m. Friday. All employees of the refinery have been accounted for, and no injuries are reported. Residents who ...

Chalmette refinery fire and explosion: Schools locked down, roads closed after massive blast shakes area | Videos

On Friday, a massive explosion at the Chalmette Refining facility caused a fire and smoke plume.
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Boom in the Parish: Chalmette Refinery Blast Shuts Down Eastbound Highway

The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office warned drivers to steer clear of the area as the situation unfolded. Eastbound lanes of West St. Bernard Highway were shut down from Jackson Boulevard to Palmisano Boulevard, WWL‑TV reported. Fire and law-enforcement units remained on scene while crews worked to control the blaze and secure the perimeter.