oil refinery

Fire Is Out At California Refinery

A fire at the Torrence Refining Co. has nearby residents on edge as local firefighters begin to investigate the incident. Three dozen firefighters responded to the call on Saturday morning after reports of an oil refinery explosion. According to officials, they were able to extinguish the blaze in 30 minutes. The fire and possible explosion are a… read more

What Causes Oil Refinery Explosions?

Oil makes the world go round. It is a required part of our modern culture, and without it, civilization would crumble with frightening speed. It’s used to power personal vehicles and shipping trucks, heating and electricity generation, as well as being used in the manufacture of chemicals/plastics/synthetic materials, and dozens of other extremely common uses…. read more