LONDON: An explosion in a storage tank caused a fire at a Chevron oil refinery in Wales on Thursday, killing four contractors and seriously injuring another worker, the company said.
Gwyn Thomas, chief superintendent of Dyfed Powys Police said the fire was caused by an explosion while maintenance work was carried out. Thomas said an investigation into the incident is currently underway and early indications show it was "a tragic industrial accident."
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