Fire reported and Level 2 Health Advisory issued to residents near Martinez Refining Company facility, 2000 Marina Vista. Two columns of smoke were immediately seen and muffled “explosions” heard. Refinery reporting a “carbon fire” at the facility.

The smoke plume quickly grew in size, prompting health warnings as it drifted eastward.
Police closed nearby on-ramps due to the health hazard as well as limited visibility. Two people, one reportedly a member of the refinery’s security detail, was evacuated are “under observation” for possible health effects as a result of exposure to the smoke.
A second alarm was declared to assist due to the size and complexity of the scene.

Holy Moly..
That can’t be good
We can see the smoke clouds through the rain.
Drill baby, drill. You are looking at your inheritance and more to come.
Gosh, how does this happen?
Thanks for those news flashes! They really helped!!