Incident reported at the Sunoco refinery in Port Arthur. (KTRK)
Updated 21 mins ago
PORT ARTHUR, TX (KTRK) -- Authorities are on the scene after 7 people were injured during a flash fire at a refinery in Port Arthur.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff, all 7 victims were transported to local hospitals for burn treatment. The incident occurred at the Sunoco refinery on 2300 Twin City Highway.
There is no imminent danger to the surrounding area.
=======
Transporting, Terminalling and Storing Crude Oil, Natural Gas Liquids, and Refined Products
Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE: SXL) is a master limited partnership that owns and operates a logistics business consisting of a geographically diverse portfolio of complementary crude oil, natural gas liquids, and refined products pipeline, terminalling and acquisition and marketing assets which are used to facilitate the purchase and sale of crude oil, natural gas liquids, and refined products.
SXL’s general partner is a consolidated subsidiary of Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. (NYSE: ETP). Our business is characterized by extensive industry and safety experience, strong financial fundamentals, and operational flexibility. Collectively, a strong asset base and the successful execution of our business strategies have consistently delivered substantial returns to unitholders.