Flames and noise from Chevron Refinery in El Segundo are the result of a "controlled release," according to a person who answered the company's 24-hour community hotline Monday night. She explained that work was being done.
The flames were visible before the sun set and still going strong by 9:25 p.m. A loud hissing/spraying sound could be heard at least two blocks from the plant, which borders Manhattan Beach at Rosecrans Avenue.
Said a resident on Pacific Avenue, "I've lived here 20 years and I still haven't gotten used to it [the noise and flames from such a safety release]."
A Manhattan Beach firefighter said they had not received any calls about the release though they had noticed it.
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PERFECTLY safe and actually entertaining to watch. Chevron knows EXACTLY what they are doing at all times in regards to all safety measures. Peter Umbreit. 2918 Maple AVe, MB Ca. Glad to have you here..