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Public Health Advisory Issued After Fire at Martinez Refining Company

by CC News
Martinez

On Saturday, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a report of a fire at the Martinez Refining Company in Martinez.

It was reported there was a fire, possibly flaring, coming from the refinery with a cloud of black smoke. Contra Costa County Fire protection District firefighters were dispatched to the facility at approximately 1:39 pm.

UPDATED Storyclick here (for future updates as well)


Overview as of 5:30 pm

  • Martinez Refining Company has been classified as a Level 3 Hazmat situation. Residents in the affected areas are advised to shelter in place. Alarm is sounding in the City of Martinez (video on our Facebook Page)
  • 3 people have been transported off site and 1 person has been treated and released.
  • The following roads are closed; Marina Vista from 680 to Court St., Shell from Marina Vista to Pacheco.

By 2:00 pm, the County issued an advisory:

Public Health Advisory for parts of Pacheco and Martinez

This is a public health advisory for Martinez and Pacheco. An incident at the Martinez Refining Company could affect individuals with respiratory sensitivities. Most people will not be affected. Eye, skin, nose, or throat irritation may be possible for some people in the affected area. If people experience any irritation, advise them to go inside and rinse any irritated area of their body with water. Handle this as advisory information only. For more info go to cchealth.org/hazmat.

Check back for updates.

3:24 pm UPDATE via City of Martinez

Update on Level 2 Hazmat incident at PBF Energy refinery right outside Martinez:

  • There is a fire and additional flaring at the refinery, currently ongoing.
  •  County Health HAZMAT is on site to assess and health concerns for neighborhoods in area; they have not released any health advisories as of yet.
680 SB exit to Marina Vista Ave is shut down. 680 SB exit to Marina Vista Ave is shut down. All of Marina Vista Ave is shut down from 680 to Shell Ave. Shell Ave is shut down from Marina Vista to Pacheco Blvd. Please avoid the area so that first responders have easier, faster access.
We will release more information about the incident when it becomes available from official channels. Please stay informed and continue to follow for more information from official channels.

5:00 pm –  Shelter In Place for portions of Martinez.

This is a message from Contra Costa Health Services. There is an emergency at the Martinez Refining Company. 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. Updated emergency information can be found on media news networks and by going to http://www.cchealth.org. Stay off the telephone unless you have a life-threatening emergency.


5:14 pm – Statement via Martinez Refining Company

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.

Updated emergency information can be found on media news networks and by going to www.cchealth.org [cchealth.org]. Stay off the telephone unless you have a life-threatening emergency.”


5:18 pm  Assemblywoman Anamarie Avila Farias Addresses Martinez Refinery Fire

I am closely monitoring the fire at the Martinez Refining Company and remain in direct contact with all appropriate agencies and refinery representatives to assess the impacts on the facility and our community.

I spoke with Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management, and will join her in an investigation alongside Federal, State, and local agencies to determine the root cause of this accident. Ensuring public safety and environmental protection remains my top priority, and I am committed to taking all necessary measures to protect our residents and environment.

Contra Costa Health has issued a public health advisory for Martinez and Pacheco:

“An incident at the Martinez Refining Company has been classified as a Level 3 Hazmat situation. Residents in the affected areas are advised to shelter in place. This incident could affect individuals with respiratory sensitivities. Most people will not be affected. Eye, skin, nose, or throat irritation may be possible for some people in the affected area. If you experience any irritation, go inside and rinse any irritated area of your body with water. Handle this as advisory information only. For more info, visit cchealth.org/hazmat.”

She encourage everyone to stay informed and follow public health recommendations. I will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available

For more info go to www.cchealth.org or www.cwsalerts.com. We will provide further updates.


CHP Log:
Detail Information
2:56 PM 25 [64] [Appended, 14:57:00] [7] XFER CCCO FIRE
2:54 PM 24 [62] [Appended, 14:57:00] [5] LOTS OF SMOKE
2:54 PM 23 [61] [Appended, 14:57:00] [4] LARGE FIRE IN MIDDLE OF REFINERY
2:43 PM 22 [57] XFER FIRE [Shared]
2:41 PM 21 [54] XFER FIRE [Shared]
2:41 PM 20 [53] SHELL REFINERY — BILLOWING SMOKE WITH FLAMES [Shared]
2:37 PM 19 [50] [Appended, 14:38:09] [1] PER ANOTHER VISUAL OF SMOKE FROM NB 680 IN MARINEZ
2:35 PM 18 [48] 1039 DOT CC [Shared]
2:29 PM 17 [44] XFER COCO FIRE [Shared]
2:15 PM 16 [38] FIRE AT REFINER / XFR COCO FIRE [Shared]
2:12 PM 15 [35] NEED TO MAKE SURE VEHS AREN’T STOPPED IN RDWY [Shared]
2:12 PM 14 [34] HAVE A LOT PEOPLE STOPPING TO LOOK AT THE FIRE [Shared]
2:12 PM 13 [33] [Notification] [CHP]-COCO FIRE REQ’NG CHP TO DO AN AREA CK NR GATE 75 – OFF LAGUNA X SHELL [Shared]
2:10 PM 12 [30] PER ADD CALLER – FIRE BREAKING OUT ALL OVER THE PLACE [Shared]
2:10 PM 11 [29] XFER COCO FIRE [Shared]
2:02 PM 10 [26] XFER FIRE [Shared]
2:01 PM 9 [25] 1039 COCO FIRE – GOING 1097 [Shared]
1:42 PM 8 [16] XFR COCO FIRE [Shared]
1:42 PM 7 [11] 1039 COCO FIRE / UNABLE TO CONF IF STANDARD OR UNCONTROLLED / THEY ARE STARTING A RESPONSE and WILL ADV IF CHP IS NEEDED FOR 1184 [Shared]
1:42 PM 6 [10] XFER CC CO FIRE [Shared]
1:42 PM 5 [9] LRG FIRE AT REFINERY [Shared]
1:40 PM 4 [3] XFER TO COCO FIRE
1:40 PM 3 [14] [Appended, 13:42:30] [3] XFER TO FIRE
1:39 PM 2 [1] REFINERY ON FIRE
1:39 PM 1 [12] [Appended, 13:42:30] [1] SMOKE AND FLAMES SEEN

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2 comments

Tabitha Pousson February 1, 2025 - 2:29 pm

Hello, can you do a post about the Martinez Refinery and the really loud noise happening right now (2:25 pm, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025?

CC News February 1, 2025 - 8:41 pm

Yes, two stories are up plus a dozen Instagram & Facebook Posts.

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