City Of Manhattan Beach Responds To Chevron Refinery Fire In Neighboring El Segundo

PRESS RELEASE: City Of Manhattan Beach Responds To Chevron Refinery Fire In Neighboring El Segundo (PDF)

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS Alexandria Latragna, Communications and Civic Engagement Manager [email protected] • (310) 802-5063

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH RESPONDS TO CHEVRON REFINERY FIRE IN NEIGHBORING EL SEGUNDO
Fire Contained, No Injuries Reported; Shelter in Place Order Lifted at 1:12 AM

Manhattan Beach, CA (October 3, 2025) - Last night, October 2, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a fire broke out at the Chevron Refinery facility in El Segundo, just north of our City limits. At 9:32 p.m., Manhattan Beach Firefighters were dispatched to the fire at the Chevron refinery. Fire suppression activities were directed under unified command with Chevron and El Segundo Fire Departments. Mutual aid was provided by the Manhattan Beach and the Los Angeles County Fire Departments. The incident was named the "Chevron Fire" with the incident command post based on the Chevron property.

A Shelter in Place order was issued just before 11:00 p.m. for limited sections of the Manhattan Beach Tree Section due to smoke from the fire. No evacuations were ordered in Manhattan Beach. The Shelter in Place order was lifted at 1:12 a.m. this morning, October 3, 2025, and all roads have been reopened.

"While the incident occurred outside of Manhattan Beach, we are fully aware that many in our community witnessed the flames, smelled the smoke, and experienced real concern for their safety and well-being-particularly those residents who reside close to the refinery," stated Mayor David Lesser. "First and foremost, I want to assure our residents the fire is out according to the most recent updates from Chevron's emergency response team and there have been no reported injuries. I am grateful to the first responders who acted quickly and professionally to contain the fire and protect surrounding communities."

Chevron has announced that they have launched an internal investigation to determine the cause of the fire. City will request a full briefing from Chevron regarding the cause of the fire, the effectiveness of their emergency response protocols, and what steps will be taken to prevent future incidents. This includes an evaluation of necessary improvements to outgoing communication to residents. While the City does not have jurisdiction over the Chevron facility, we take the concerns of our residents seriously, and we are committed to advocating for transparency, safety, and environmental responsibility on behalf of our community.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) is actively monitoring the incident, and no air quality exceedances have been detected. We continue to monitor the situation closely. If anyone has air quality concerns, they should report them by calling SCAQMD at 1-800-CUT-SMOG or 1-800-288-7664 or visit https://www.aqmd.gov/home/air-quality/current-air-quality-data.

Additionally, if you observe any debris related to the fire, please contact the Chevron Refinery hotline to report it. Chevron can be reached at (310) 615-5342.

Our top priority remains the health and safety of our residents. We appreciate your patience, your vigilance, and your trust.

We encourage residents to stay informed through official City communication channels and sign up for emergency AlertSB messages:

1. Go to Alertsouthbay.com and make a profile.
2. Text ALERTSB to 888777 to receive the link to register.
3. Download the Everbridge App from the App Store

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