Two critically injured in fire at PBF Delaware City refinery

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An investigation is underway on a Wednesday afternoon fire at the Delaware City Refining Co. site.

Michael G. Chionchio, assistant state fire marshal confirmed that two people were critically injured at the refinery and are expected to be sent to the Crozer Burn Center in Upland, PA.

Fire and Emergency Medical personnel were dispatched to the refinery  at 4550 Wrangle Hill Road shortly before 2 p.m. New Castle County paramedics, fire company medical staff, and the Delaware State Police medical helicopter treated and flew two injured workers to  Christiana Hospital.

Smoke from the fire was visible from outside the refinery. No cause has yet been listed.

The refinery is owned by New Jersey-based PBF Energy.

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