A massive fire erupted Thursday evening at the Chevron El Segundo oil refinery, with flames seen from several miles away.

The fire was reported just after 9 p.m., KCAL 9 reported . Witnesses told the station they heard what sounded like an explosion before flames tore through the refinery.

Video from the scene showed orange flames shooting toward the sky.

The refinery is the “largest producing oil refinery on the West Coast, processing more than 276,000 barrels of crude per day,” according to its website.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Gov. Gavin Newsom “has been briefed on the incident,” according to a statement from his office, which “is coordinating in real time with local and state agencies to protect the surrounding community and ensure public safety.”

Los Angeles Mayor Karen

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