US: Oil Refinery In Texas Engulfed In Flames & Smoke After Explosion

An oil refinery located in Port Arthur in US’s Texas has been found engulfed in flames and smoke after an alleged explosion.

According to local authorities, and media, an industrial heater triggered the blaze. There are no casualties reported, Al Jazeera quotes local police.

The explosion comes amid a spike in gas cost driven by uncertainty over the global oil supply.

The incident follows the US and Israel attack on Iranian energy facilities despite claiming that it has decided to postpone and pause the strikes.

Authorities are investigating the incident while emergency teams work to secure the area. More details are expected shortly.