The St. Bernard Sheriff's Office warned drivers to steer clear of the area as the situation unfolded. Eastbound lanes of West St. Bernard Highway were shut down from Jackson Boulevard to Palmisano Boulevard, WWL‑TV reported. Fire and law-enforcement units remained on scene while crews worked to control the blaze and secure the perimeter.

On Friday, a massive explosion at the Chalmette Refining facility caused a fire and smoke plume.

A large explosion at Chalmette Refining near New Orleans prompted emergency response. It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities reported.

A massive explosion at the PBF Chalmette Refinery near New Orleans has reignited fears of a possible global oil sabotage campaign amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions. The Louisiana refinery blast comes after a string of refinery fires and energy facility incidents reported across Texas,

Suppose there was an explosion at an oil refinery that killed hundreds of people. Presumably, there would be a major investigation to determine what went