Media: Fireball rocketed from burning Exxon refinery

Tuesday evening, one of Exxon Mobil's refineries erupted into flames. The cause has not yet been determined, and there are currently no reported injuries.
Photo: Richard Drew/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Richard Drew/AP/Ritzau Scanpix

One of the world's largest oil companies, US-based Exxon Mobil, experienced a most unfortunate incident Tuesday evening Central Standard Time at its large refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Eye witnesses reported seeing a fireball erupt from the facility, writes local media WBRZ.

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