(Kron) – Black smoke and fire were seen emitting from the Chevron Refine in Richmond on Saturday afternoon.
Chevron issued a statement of ignition shortly after 3 pm, saying that her employees were actively to stop feelings.
“The neighbors: Chevron Richmond suffers from visible ignition, our workforce works quickly to reduce and stop ignition,” Chevron wrote on social media. “A notification from the community warning system 1 has been issued to keep our society in knowledge. There is no emergency response or required societal measures. The safety of our workforce, our societies and the environment are our higher priorities.”
The air quality management area in the Bay region wrote on social media that it is aware of this issue and documenting any possible quality violations.
“The air area is closely watched in Chevron, Richmond,” said the air quality administration area in the Bay area in a statement on Saturday. “We are investigating, responding to complaints, and documenting any violations of weather quality regulations.”
The air quality management area in the Gulf region issued an air quality consultant in response to the celebration due to the possible “translated smoke effects” of the filtered winds. Consultant for Contra Costa, Richmond, San Pablo, Pinol, Hercules, and Solano County.
“This depends on the current meteorological conditions that can change depending on the release period,” the agency said.
The smoke resulting from exhaustion contains an accurate physical substance and other harmful pollutants, according to the air quality management area in the Gulf region. The car smokes eyes and lungs, causes coughing, sore throat and irritating sinuses. The elderly and children with respiratory problems should take additional precautions to avoid poor air quality.
“Exposure to smoke is unhealthy, even for short periods of time,” said the air quality management area in the Gulf region. ))