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Flaring seen at Chevron refinery in Richmond
(KRON) — Black smoke and fire were seen emitting from the Chevron refinery in Richmond Saturday afternoon.
Chevron issued a statement about the flaring shortly after 3 p.m., saying that its employees are actively working to stop the flaring.
'Neighbors: Chevron Richmond is experiencing visible flaring and our workforce is working quickly to minimize and stop the flaring,' Chevron wrote on social media. 'A Community Warning System Level 1 notification has been issued to keep our community informed. There is no emergency response or community action required. The safety of our workforce, our communities and the environment are our highest priorities.'
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District wrote on social media that it is aware of the issue and documenting any possible air-quality violations.
'The Air District is closely monitoring flaring at Chevron in Richmond,' the Bay Area Air Quality Management District wrote on social media. 'We are investigating, responding to complaints, and documenting any violations of air-quality regulations.'
KRON4 will update this story when more information is available.
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