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‘Processing unit upset’ causes Saturday Chevron refinery flaring
Flaring on Saturday night at the Chevron refinery in Richmond is being investigated, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said. The flaring, which started about 6:25 p.m. and...Read More
Fast moving Oakley fire prompts immediate evacuation orders
Residents in Oakley’s Summerlake neighborhood and those along Sandmound Boulevard have been ordered to immediately evacuate due to a fast moving moving fire, the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office...Read More
Flaring reported at Richmond refinery for second day in a row
More flaring was reported at the Chevron Richmond Refinery early Tuesday morning after similar incidents the day before, according to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The report to...Read More
Chevron refinery flares up in Richmond
Flaring occurred Wednesday evening at the Chevron refinery in Richmond because a process unit was upset, Chevron officials said. As of 9:22 p.m., the flaring had stopped after employees...Read More