Flaring reported at Richmond's Chevron Refinery; air quality advisory issued
Briefly

On Saturday, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an advisory due to flaring at a Chevron Refinery in Richmond, California. The flaring produced smoke that affected air quality in nearby cities such as Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules, as well as areas in Solano County. Officials are currently monitoring the situation and investigating the potential impact of the smoke. This incident occurs amidst Chevron's plans to lay off over 600 workers and move its corporate headquarters to Houston, raising concerns over environmental and corporate practices in the area.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District reported an air quality advisory after a Chevron Refinery in Richmond initiated flaring, affecting several nearby cities.
Officials indicated that the smoke from the flaring was visible in towns including Richmond and Solano County, prompting an active investigation.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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