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.




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.







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