If you heard an explosion or saw smoke rising from United Refining along Dobson Street in Warren Sunday afternoon, company officials say the situation was quickly brought under control.
Neighbors reported seeing thick black smoke in the air, prompting concern throughout the area.
Officials with United Refining told Erie News Now’s Warren Bureau that the smoke was caused by an electrical issue at the facility.
The company said the incident was handled by its in-house response team and that no one was injured.
No further details about the electrical issue were immediately available.