Ten days after the refinery fire in Martinez, the Contra Costa Health says that cancer-causing chemicals were among the chemicals involved.

Contra Costa County says a range of harmful chemicals were released, including some that pose risks for cancer and ...

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The latest update provides details about the company’s inquiry into the fire which led to a brief shelter-in-place order from ...

“Flares are an essential part of a refinery’s integrated, engineered safety systems, which are designed to safely manage ...

A leak at Martinez Refining Company triggered an explosion, causing a fire and minor injuries to three personnel.

The weekend fire at the Martinez Refining Co.’s facility in Contra Costa County was caused by a leak of hydrocarbon material, company officials said Sunday night. The blaze broke out around 1:47 p.m.

More than 24 hours a large fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company, Contra Costa health officials continue to urge ...

Refinery personnel managed to close valves and largely shut down the sources of the fire by 9:57 p.m., and firefighters ...