ARTESIA, N.M. —

Emergency crews have cleared the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery after an explosion was extinguished on Friday afternoon.

According to Artesia police, officers were called to the refinery on Friday morning for a report of smoke and to close off roads for helicopters to safely land.

According to a spokesperson from HF Sinclair three people were taken off site of the refinery for medical attention.

No further information has been released.

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