09 Jan Intermittent Flaring Reported at Chevron Richmond Refinery

(Image courtesy of Richmond Fire Department via Bay City News)

By Bay City News

The Richmond Fire Department reported intermittent flaring from the Chevron Richmond Refinery on Friday morning.

In a message to the community sent out at about 8:30 a.m., Richmond fire officials said Chevron staff confirmed that the intermittent flaring is due to “internal operational issues and is currently being addressed.”

Fire officials called it a “Level 1 Hazmat” notification and said no action is required from the community.

To receive “Level 1 Community Awareness” notifications from the Contra Costa County Community Warning System, people can text CCHEALTH to the number 21423.

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