Massive fire breaks out at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles

Flames rise from the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, California, on Thursday. Ethan Swope/AP

A large fire broke out Thursday night at a Chevron refinery in El Segundo, a city south of Los Angeles, officials said.

Local fire departments responded to multiple reports of an explosion, according to CNN affiliate KCAL/KCBS .

The refinery has its own fire department, according to Chevron’s website . Crews were able to contain the fire to one area of the facility, LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell told KCAL/KCBS.

Officials urged residents in the area to stay indoors. Mitchell noted the fire is likely to affect air quality, KCAL/KCBS reported.

A shelter-in-place order was issued for parts of Manhattan Beach, located about two miles southwest of El Segundo, according to an emergency