A massive fire erupted at a crude oil refinery in Philadelphia on Friday morning, triggering several explosions and sending flames high into the sky. Authorities said the fire broke out about 4 a.m. in a butane vat at Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex, which claims to be the largest oil refining complex on the East Coast. “It’s confined, and it’s being addressed, but it is not under control.”#BREAKING: WATCH the moment an explosion, massive flames engulfed the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in Southwest Philadelphia. We're LIVE on @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/MJ4gRoMD0n — Christine Mattson (@ChristneMattson) June 21, 2019The fire commissioner said an initial shelter-in-place request has been lifted after Philadelphia Energy Solutions sent an industrial hygienist to test the air and it was “clear.” Philadelphia Energy Solutions will continue to monitor the air in the area, he said. Philadelphia Energy Solutions could not immediately be reached for comment on the fire.

Source: Washington Post June 21, 2019 10:45 UTC