Fire at Chevron refinery in Richmond, California, no threat to locals
The blaze, which is visible for miles, has caused uncertainty within the local community. Many citizens took to social networks to try and find out more information about whether the refinery was on fire.
Pic from my back patio of @chevron Richmond refinery. I bet they'll call it "flaring." I call it #roguecorporationhttp://ift.tt/1v6voKi
— Jeremy Miller (@JeremyJ_Miller) December 19, 2014
Looks like @chevron at it again in Richmond. Gritty, swampy smell and flames towering over #Richmond#refineryhttp://ift.tt/1zaWc2e
— Jeremy Miller (@JeremyJ_Miller) December 19, 2014
Chevron, which owns the refinery, says the flames were caused by flaring and that the situation was under control. The oil company released a statement saying:
“We had a process unit that needed to be depressurized, creating a visible flare. The flare is part of our safety system which enables to safely shut down a unit,” CBS reports.
There was some visible flaring tonight to allow for equipment de-pressuring. Flaring is a part of refinery operations.
— Chevron Richmond (@ChevronRichmond) December 19, 2014 from RT - Daily news http://ift.tt/1uYO1ij
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