A major accident occurred at a large oil refinery in Washington State, USA.

date
19/04/2026
According to US sources, a large refinery belonging to a British oil company in Washington state in the United States had an accident on the 18th, resulting in at least 4 workers being injured. According to residents near the refinery, they heard an explosion coming from the refinery when the incident occurred. Currently, all employees at the refinery have been evacuated, the injured have been taken to the hospital, and there is no immediate danger to their lives. Local firefighters said that the accident has been brought under control and will not pose a risk to the surrounding area. Currently, the relevant investigation work is ongoing.