Oil Refinery Explosion in Big Spring, Texas Leaves Workers Scrambling

An early morning explosion at an oil refinery owned by Dallas-based Alon USA in the west Texas town of Big Spring left employees scrambling for safety.

The explosion was felt by several of the houses and buildings in the area as it shook through the small town.

More than 170 employees work at the refinery but there have been no reports of injuries related to the explosion.

Big Spring is located about 280 miles west of Dallas.