Thursday, Nov 29 2012 02:29 PM
Tank explosion at Chevron facility
By BREAKING NEWS BLOG
A 6,500-barrel tank fill with water and oil at a Chevron facility in Lost Hills exploded Thursday afternoon, according to Kern County firefighters.
No injuries had been reported following the 2:04 p.m. incident, firefighters said. More information wasn't immediately available.
- The Californian
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