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Texas refinery evacuated after fire

Same refinery caught fire 2 years ago under ownership of different company; no injuries have been reported

The Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio refinery has been evacuated after the facility caught fire for the second time in two years.

NuStar Energy spokeswoman Mary Rose Brown tells The Associated Press the fire has been put out early Wednesday afternoon. She says no injuries have been reported.

Local television footage shows firefighters spraying water on the refinery located on the south side of San Antonio.

The same refinery caught fire two years ago under ownership of a different company.