Fire breaks out at Marathon refinery in Texas; 1 worker dead
A fire at a Marathon Petroleum refinery near Houston caused visible flames and has left at least one worker dead.
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A fire at a Marathon Petroleum refinery near Houston caused visible flames and has left at least one worker dead.
According to KHOU-TV, the security at the facility has confirmed that all employees were evacuated.
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Arlington police said it doesn't appear anything was stolen from either victim.
Arlington police said the man had "extensive trauma all over his body."
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Arlington police said it doesn't appear anything was stolen from either victim.
Arlington police said the man had "extensive trauma all over his body."
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