Martinez refinery fire released chemicals that cause cancer, heart and lung disease
Contra Costa Health on Tuesday responded to a Martinez Refining Company report that chemicals and combustion byproducts from the three-day fire earlier this month included those that can cause cancer,
10 Days After Martinez Refinery Fire, New Details of Toxic Chemicals Released
Contra Costa County says a range of harmful chemicals were released, including some that pose risks for cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Smoke from East Bay refinery fire contained cancer-causing chemicals, report says
An explosive fire that ignited at a Martinez oil refinery and triggered shelter-in-place warnings spewed cancer-causing chemicals and other harmful products into the air, according to new details Contra Costa County health officials reported Tuesday.
Martinez refinery fire released cancer-causing chemicals into the air
Contra Costa Health on Tuesday responded to a Martinez Refining Company report that chemicals and combustion byproducts from the three-day fire earlier this month included those that can cause cancer, and heart and lung disease.
Martinez refinery fire released cancer-causing chemicals into air, new report shows
Contra Costa health officials say strong winds likely helped push some of the chemicals away from neighborhoods. Martinez residents however, are kept wondering if living in the city is worth it amid the risk from frequent refinery flarings.
Pollution Whiplash; New Report Shows Martinez Fire Smoke Did Contain Cancer Causing Chemicals
Residents of Martinez, California, are experiencing what can only be described as pollution whiplash. The devastating fire that struck the Martinez Refining Company about a week ago sent acrid plumes of black smoke into the air for days.
Cancerous byproducts emitted from Martinez refinery fire: health officials
The Martinez Refining Company’s latest fire emitted chemicals and combustion byproducts that can cause cancer as well as heart and lung disease, according to Contra Consta Health
Shelter-in-place order lifted for Martinez refinery fire; multiple injuries reported
A shelter-in-place order for residents near the Martinez Refining Co. was lifted Saturday night after a fire that injured at ...
Martinez refinery says ‘no significant' contaminant levels found from fire
Martinez Refining Company filed a required preliminary report with Contra Costa Health on Wednesday afternoon about last ...
Martinez Refining Company provides new details on investigation into gas leak and fire
The latest update provides details about the company’s inquiry into the fire which led to a brief shelter-in-place order from ...
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Contra Costa County health officials warn of refinery fire risks
Contra Costa County health officials say the community near the Martinez Refining Company was fortunate when a fire broke out ...
Martinez community raises concerns following recent refinery fire report
Ten days after the refinery fire in Martinez, Contra Costa Health says that cancer-causing chemicals were among the chemicals involved.
Martinez refinery files report claiming contaminant levels from fire were low
Martinez Refining Company filed a required preliminary report with Contra Costa Health on Wednesday afternoon about last ...
Martinez Refinery fire contained, investigations ongoing
Refinery personnel managed to close valves and largely shut down the sources of the fire by 9:57 p.m., and firefighters ...