Chalmette Fire: Large Plumes Of Smoke Seen Amid Explosion At PBF Energy Refinery In Louisiana | VIDEO

An explosion and fire erupted Friday afternoon at PBF Energy Refinery in Chalmette, prompting an emergency response from local fire crews and law enforcement officials. According to St. Bernard Parish Homeland Security Deputy Director John Rahaim Jr., authorities received the initial call around 12:53 PM. Emergency personnel, including the sheriff’s office and firefighters, were quickly dispatched to the scene.