The fire started at the refinery on Lawndale Street around 7 p.m. According to LyondellBasell officials, the fire was confined to a cooling tower and posed no threat to the community.
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The refinery is one of the largest in the nation for processing products like jet fuel and lubricant.
The company's spokesperson says that there was no need for a shelter in place because there were no chemicals in the air.
The refinery remained open during the fire.
No injuries were reported.
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