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| Occurence Date: | 25 March |
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| Location: | Richmond, CA |
| Source: | Hydro-Cracking Unit |
| Material: | Refined Hydrocarbon |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Quantity Discharged: | Unknown |
| Quantity in Water: | None |
| Body of Water Affected: | N/A |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA Region IX |
On Thursday, March 25, 1999 a Chevron Refinery hydro-cracking unit released an unknown amount of refined hydrocarbons due to a large fire. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Three firefighters were injured. An estimated 600 people went to three area hospitals complaining of nausea and/or a burning sensation in their throats. Local officials instituted a "shelter-in-place" order. A Chevron representative said there were toxins in the smoke. CASE CLOSED.