Injuries reported after flash fire at Port Arthur refinery

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Saturday, August 13, 2016
Incident reported at the Sunoco refinery in Port Arthur
Incident reported at the Sunoco refinery in Port Arthur.

PORT ARTHUR, TX (KTRK) -- Authorities are on the scene after 7 people were injured during a flash fire at a refinery in Port Arthur.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff, all 7 victims were transported to local hospitals for burn treatment. The incident occurred at the Sunoco refinery on 2300 Twin City Highway.

There is no imminent danger to the surrounding area.

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