Following Saint John oil refinery blast and fire, Irving Oil to focus on cause

        October 8, 2018 CBC | Canada | fossil fuels: pollution

A fire at Canada's largest oil refinery, which produces more than 320,000 barrels per day and employs about 1,400 workers, was likely caused by a malfunctioning diesel-treating unit that removes sulphur. The "bed-shaking" blast at the Irving Oil facility injured 4 as flames shot up 30 metres and black smoke covered much of St. John's east side.