Explosion reported at New Orleans refinery

Name: Explosion reported at New Orleans refinery
Uploaded: 2026-05-08T18:48:22Z
Duration: 12 s
Description: Officials confirmed a fire on Friday at Chalmette Refining near New Orleans, Louisiana. (Credit: WVUE)

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May 8, 2026

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Explosion reported at New Orleans refinery

Officials confirmed a fire on Friday at Chalmette Refining near New Orleans, Louisiana. (Credit: WVUE)

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