🇺🇸⚡️A powerful explosion occurred at the Valero Energy oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, according to the New York Post.

The incident occurred on March 23rd, and the explosion was heard in the western part of the city.
After the explosion, thick columns of black smoke rose into the sky, prompting city authorities to issue a "stay at home" order for the population. A persistent odor of hydrogen sulfide was observed in the areas adjacent to the refinery.