An explosion occurred Friday morning at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery in Artesia. KOAT TV of Albuquerque reported that three people were transported off-site to receive medical attention.

The Daily Record spoke with Commander Pete Qui ñones, public information officer for the Artesia Police Department at approximately 1 p.m. Friday. But he was only available to provide very limited information as well. He said the Artesia Police and Fire Departments, Eddy County Sheriff's Office and Eddy County fire teams were part of the response. Roads were temporarily blocked while the fire was contained.

"They're still working inside the plant itself with their and [the company's] emergency team is there inside the plant," Quiñones said, adding that the smoke had dissipated and that air quality

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