Richmond: Flare advisory issued at Chevron Refinery

RICHMOND A visible flare at the Chevron Richmond Refinery prompted a level one Neighborhood Warning System notification Saturday afternoon The Bay Area Air Quality Management District noted it is aware of the flaring and has inspectors on site responding to the situation which has triggered constituents complaints Bureaucrats are documenting and inspecting any prospective violations of air quality regulations and are assisting first responders as needed Residents should follow instructions from local physical condition officers The Air District is monitoring this closely the Bay Area Air Quality Management District reported in a comment According to Chevron s social media page the alert issued did not require an crisis response or society action The safety of our workforce our communities and the conditions are our highest priorities Chevron personnel reported in the posting A quick check on air quality evidence from Chevron on Saturday afternoon did not indicate a strong impact on local air quality This is a evolving story Come back for updates