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Reports Of Explosions Amid 'Massive' Out Of Control Fire At Philadelphia Refinery

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According to a report by Reuters, on Friday morning, a Philadelphia fire department official said that a fire was burning out of control at an oil refinery in Pennsylvania, while local media reported a series of explosions at the site. NBC Philadelphia reports that the “massive” blaze at the 335,000 barrels per day Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery could be seen from miles away and triggered explosions that could be felt as far away as South Jersey. The City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management said in a tweet, “Philadelphia Fire Department is asking residents and businesses east of the fire location in South Philadelphia to shelter in place until further notice."

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