ROXANA — At approximately 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, a piece of operating equipment at the Wood River Refinery, located at 900 South Central Avenue in Roxana, Illinois, tripped, prompting a safety response, refinery officials said.
In accordance with safety protocols, the affected unit depressurized through the refinery’s flaring system, a safety device designed to release excess gases.
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The flare, which is visible to the surrounding community, was activated as part of this controlled process.
Refinery representatives stated the situation is under control and is being managed by the operations team.
There is no active emergency response, and refinery operations remain stable.
