<br /> <p>A huge column of smoke billowed from Mexican state oil producer Pemex’s largest oil refinery, located in south Oaxaca province, after an oil spill reportedly</a> sparked a fire on Wednesday morning, June 14.</p><p>Pemex tweeted that the fire started near the pump house</a> at the Antonio Dovalí refinery, in the coastal town of Salina Cruz. Initial reports citing a spokesman said that there had been no known deaths or injuries in the blaze.</p><p>Locals shared images of the black smoke and flames rising from the refinery on social media.</p><p>The fire occurred a day after Pemex temporarily suspended operations and evacuated employees from the Salina Cruz refinery due to heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Calvin. Credit: Cesar Hernandez via Storyful</p><br />
