India, March 24 -- A loud explosion was reported at a refinery operated by Valero Energy in Port Arthur, Texas, prompting officials to issue a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. Thick plumes of black smoke were seen rising into the sky, while videos circulating online captured the sound of a loud blast moments.

The incident is still being investigated. The explosion was reported on March 23 at approximately 7:22 p.m.

According to The Deep Dive, eyewitnesses described hearing a loud explosion that shook nearby homes, followed by visible flames and dense smoke billowing from the refinery site.

Antonio Mitchell of the Port Arthur Fire Department said, "We don't have units at the scene currently; they're en route. The type of inc...