Firefighters battled massive flames raging near storage tanks at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo, which sent thick black clouds of smoke into the air.
With multiple fire agencies responding to the scene, firefighters used massive quantities of water and foam to make quick work of the flames, extinguishing them in less than an hour.
The flames touched power lines, sending off big electrical flashes and sending some lines to the ground. The fire was also threatening storage tanks at the refinery.
The fire came after a reported explosion in the area around 10:30 p.m..
With smoke blowing into nearby residential areas, the fire department asked people in the area to close their windows and shelter in place. No evacuations were ordered.