"Thursday's massive explosion brought minutes of terror to residents who live in parts of El Segundo and Manhattan Beach, as fire lighted up the night sky. Even though the fire died down and officials said there were no injuries and little damage to speak of, some residents said Thursday was a wake-up call. By Friday morning, residents appeared to be getting back to daily life - walks with dogs, chats with neighbors. But one topic kept coming up."
"Residents here say fire explosions are a concern but more so are the odors they can't see. Walking her Chihuahua, Fendi, near the refinery, 38-year-old Nevada Solis said she didn't hear about the fire until the morning. She said her only concern had been the airborne toxins that the refinery may release into the air. She said after she moved to this small coastal city five years ago, she began to get headaches. "Sometimes the air doesn't smell right," she said."
El Segundo originated in 1911 when Standard Oil built a second refinery there, giving the city its name. Chevron now owns the large refinery that looms over the seaside suburb of 16,000 residents. A massive explosion sent fire into the night and caused minutes of terror, though officials reported no injuries and little physical damage. Residents remain worried about airborne toxins and recurring odors, with some reporting headaches since moving to the area. Daily life resumed quickly with construction, school, and beach activity, but concerns about refinery emissions and safety persist among local residents.
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