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Richmond, CA
Saturday February 10th, 2024 :: 10:34 a.m. PST

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Chevron CWS Level notification 1 due to recent flaring

At approximately 8:42am today, Chevron notified the Richmond Fire Department of a CWS Level 1 Hazmat Incident due to flaring at the Richmond refinery. The Richmond Fire Department was able to confirm with Chevron that flaring lasted for about 5 minutes and it is no longer occurring.  

CWS Level 1 notifications have no public health impacts and require no action from the community.  Learn more about the CWS and the different hazmat notification levels in Contra Costa County at: https://www.cchealth.org/health-and-safety-information/hazmat-programs/community-warning-system

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Richmond, CA 94804

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