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A massive explosion and subsequent fire rocked the Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, prompting authorities to advise nearby residents to stay indoors. Valero has since shut down the refinery following the incident, with the cause of the blast remaining unknown.

An explosion and massive fire at the Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, prompted shelter-in-place orders, with local law enforcement now stating the incident was not an intentional act. Officials continue to investigate the cause, which also led to a jump in oil prices.