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LOS ANGELES - The fire that erupted Thursday night at the Chevron oil refinery in El Segundo is out after burning for over nine hours. But now many people have concerns about safety, air quality and how this could impact the price of fuel.

Impact on air quality

The air quality improved overnight and by Friday afternoon, it had a "good" rating by airnow.gov . But possible pollutants like phosgene could have been airborne Thursday night, which wouldn't be present in the average fire.

"They penetrate the lungs, water in the lungs and the effects could be days later people end up in the hospital," said Pulmonologist Eli Hendel.

Dr. Hendel said even if you're not experiencing shortness of breath, your oxygen levels could be impacted.

"I have also connected with the South

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