Fawley refinery (Image: Stephen Bath)
Oil refinery bosses are warning residents that flares are being used due to an ongoing issue.
ExxonMobil, which runs the Fawley Refinery site in the New Forest, has confirmed it is using its flare due to a "process interruption".
Flares are part of the refinery's safety system, normally used to burn excess gas.
Occasionally, they are used when a unit promptly needs to be shut down.
A spokesperson for ExxonMobil Fawley said: "We want to let you know that we are currently using our flares to manage a process interruption.
"Our team is actively addressing the issue. The use of our flares is completely safe and we are working hard to reduce duration, and any potential disturbance.
"Thank you for your understanding."
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