BENICIA — Safety officials issued a shelter-in-place for residents, and Contra Costa County health officials called on a hazardous materials team to investigate the impact of a fire that broke out Monday at the Valero Benicia Refinery.
Black smoke from the fire could be seen as far away as Concord. The Bay Area Air District confirmed news of the fire and said the potential impacts from it were in the immediate area of the refinery and downwind.
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It was unknown immediately if the fire caused any injuries.
Health officials with Contra Costa County said they were aware of the incident and were sending a HazMat team to Martinez to monitor for any potential impacts. That city already endured a fire at the Martinez Reining Company in February that released 7,000 gallons of hydrocarbon materials into the air and required medical treatment for six workers.
The future of the 900-acre property that houses the refinery is murky after Valero Energy Corp. announced its subsidiary, Valero Refining Company-California, has notified the state Energy Commission of its “intent to idle, restructure, or cease refining operations” at the refinery.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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