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Explosion at BP Refinery Injures Four, Response Underway

4/19/2026

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An accident at BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, Washington injured at least four people on Saturday morning.
Three people were hospitalized, and one required advanced life support.
Witnesses reported an explosion around 10:20 a.m. as workers evacuated and responders arrived.
Local fire chief Ben Bokyo and BP reported casualty tallies that differed, with BP saying the incident was contained and posed no risk.

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An accident at BP Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, Washington injured at least four people on Saturday morning.
Three people were hospitalized, and one required advanced life support.
Witnesses reported an explosion around 10:20 a.m. as workers evacuated and responders arrived.
Local fire chief Ben Bokyo and BP reported casualty tallies that differed, with BP saying the incident was contained and posed no risk.