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Chevron Refinery Malfunction Emits Plume In El Segundo
Some residents nearby may find a "dry and white powdery residue" on their vehicles or property, police said.
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – A "monitoring equipment malfunction" at the Chevron refinery in El Segundo has led to the release of a "visible catalyst plume" that is expected to be mostly contained within the refinery, El Segundo police said. Some residents nearby may find a "dry and white powdery residue" on their vehicles or property, but the material is "a non-hazardous substance and can be removed with soap and water," according to police.
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