Massive Explosion at the Balongan Oil Refinery in Indonesia

Massive explosion at the Balongan oil refinery in Indonesia.

A colossal explosion has obliterated an oil refinery in Indonesia, causing a massive fire and the evacuations of homes nearby.

The blast occurred at the Balongan oil refinery in the Indramayu region in the early hours of Monday morning (local time).

Footage of the explosion shared on social media shows a large ball of fire and thick plumes of black smoke rising into the sky.