India, March 24 -- Valero refinery has released a statement after emergency officials responded as smoke was seen rising from the facility after a reported explosion. Videos showed a large fire at Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas.

"Valero's emergency response team is responding and coordinating with local authorities," Valero said in a statement, according to Fox 26 Houston. "As a precaution, Jefferson County officials have closed State Highways 82 and 87. As always, the safety of our workers is our top priority."

The Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality have personnel at the scene.

"Emergency response coordinators and regional staff have been deployed with handheld and mobile ...