MONT BELVIEU, Texas – An explosion at an oil refinery Monday morning left three people with minor injuries.
The explosion was reported at the Oneok refinery in Mont Belvieu.
The Mont Belvieu Police Department stated that all staff at the refinery have been accounted for.
The Mont Belvieu Fire Department responded to the scene.
Oneok acknowledged the incident and released the following statement:
“We are aware of a fire at our Mont Belvieu, Texas, facility. Safety is a core value at ONEOK, and we appreciate the quick response of local emergency responders. The fire was quickly extinguished. All personnel are accounted for, and the facility is now stabilized. We will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause and resume operations when it is safe to do so.”
Sky2 flew over the scene and captures images of what appears to be damage at the facility from the explosion.