South Philly refinery’s long history of fires, explosions, deaths and injuries
Even former Mayor Rizzo got hurt in one of the blasts.
South Philly refinery explosion
A massive explosion rocked the oil refinery in South Philadelphia on June 21, 2019.
South Philly refinery fire: What we know (and what we don’t)
A massive explosion rocked the industrial complex early Friday morning.
Demonstrators rally in South Philly against refinery expansion
The proposed "energy port" just means more toxicity and asthma-causing pollution, nearby residents and activists say.
Is the South Philly refinery bringing health problems to Point Breeze?
In 2012, it looked as though the refinery might close. But a recent modification in ownership from Sunoco to Philadelphia Energy Solutions, combined with the fracking boom in North Dakota, has it thriving again.