The following is from the Martinez Refining Company:
Statement Update as of 5:15pm 2/1/25
Martinez Refining Company, (MRC) and Contra Costa County Fire Protection district firefighters are responding to the fire reported at the refinery, and a Unified Command has been set up with MRC, Contra Costa Fire Protection District, and City of Martinez. A Unified Command allows multiple agencies and organizations to work together effectively. Mutual aid has also been called to assist with the coordinated response and the fire is contained to the refinery. The Unified Command’s top priorities are the safety and security of responders as well as maximize the protection of public health and welfare. Three people have been transported off site and one person has been treated and released. The following roads are closed; Marina Vista from 680 to Court St., Shell from Marina Vista to Pacheco. Contra Costa Health has issued the following public health advisory and a CWS Level 3 Alert: “Residents in portions of Martinez, north of the refinery should shelter in place due to impacts from smoke. Please go inside, close all windows and doors, turn off all heaters, air conditioners and fans. If not using the fireplace, close fireplace dampers and vents, and cover cracks around doors and windows with tape or damp towels.
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