Martinez still under public health advisory after fire at refinery
More than 24 hours a large fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company, Contra Costa health officials continue to urge nearby residents with respiratory sensitivity to stay indoors if possible, as concerns about air quality persist.
Authorities Have Released An Update on The Terrifying Fire at Martinez Refinery
The fire at Martinez Refining Company (MRC) has been brought under control as of Sunday morning, with MRC and Mutual Aid Firefighters remaining on-site to manage the situation. While the immediate danger has subsided,
Martinez Refinery fire contained, investigations ongoing
Refinery personnel managed to close valves and largely shut down the sources of the fire by 9:57 p.m., and firefighters successfully contained the flames by 12:15 a.m., according to the Martinez
Martinez refinery fire prompts shelter-in-place order, 6 workers injured
The Contra Costa Fire Protection District said six workers at the refinery were injured, and four needed to be hospitalized.
Multiple injuries reported in Martinez Refinery fire
At least six people were injured after a fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company Saturday afternoon. A shelter-in-place was issued for portions of Martinez by the Contra Costa Health Services.
Martinez leaders share plans of moving forward after refinery fire
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Cause identified in Martinez Refinery fire
A cause for the fire at the Martinez Refinery Company Saturday afternoon has been determined, officials said Sunday.
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