by Kevin Cody, Mark McDermottThe cause of the El Segundo Chevron refinery fire that began with an explosion that frightened neighbors in Manhattan Beach, and El Segundo, and lit up the South Bay sky last Thursday evening, October 2, has not been determined. But “Chevron does not have any indication that the fire was a result of terrorist activity,” Chevron Corporate Affairs Manager Jeff Wilson said Tuesday, October 7.“The investigation is still in its early stages and close-up insp
Redondo Beach Police Report: April 21-30
Garth Meyer
May 11, 2026
It is a serious concern that, due to the federal government shutdown, the timely and effective collection of records and evidence related to the cause of this incident is being maintained. State and local authorities need to reassure those of us who witnessed it, as well as everyone else, about the true nature of this unprecedented explosion that still haunts many of us. As a firsthand witness, I commend the emergency response; however, this should not diminish the gravity of this event, which has not been fully represented in any video I have seen.