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Flaring At Richmond Chevron Refinery Triggers Community Alert

"The Chevron Richmond Refinery is currently experiencing flaring activity due to an upset at a process unit," the company wrote via Facebook

RICHMOND (CBS SF) — A massive column of fire and smoke erupted from a stack at Chevron’s Richmond refinery Friday, triggering an alert to the local residents.

The flaring began around 11:45 a.m. and was visible for miles as nervous residents took to social media.

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A closer look at the flaring at the Chevron refinery in Richmond. pic.twitter.com/D6Q8WRbmLK
— Wilson Walker (@WilsonKPIX) August 14, 2020

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