Refinery Complex Explosion Means You Better Fill Up Your Gas Tank Fast

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TEXAS CITY, Texas (Reuters) - An explosion rocked BP's sprawling refining complex in Texas City, Texas, on Wednesday, killing at least 14 and causing extensive damage, the company said.
"We believe 14 people lost their lives as a result of the fire," BP site director Don Parus told reporters.

An estimated 100 people were injured by the powerful blast, which shattered windows and shook buildings for miles around, BP and area health officials said.

Of the injured, more than 70 were working at the facility, plant spokesman Bill Stephens said.

"It's a sad day for BP," Parus said from the third-largest U.S. crude oil refinery.

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1. "It's a sad day for BP,"

But it won't be when those 2nd quarter profit reports come in...