SF News Health Officials Urge Contra Costa DA To Investigate Martinez Refinery’s Unreported Hazardous Chemical Release Contra Costa Health Services is demanding the investigation of a release of hazardous metals into the air from a Thanksgiving weekend flare-up at the Martinez Refining Company, which left neighborhoods covered in “mysterious white ash.”
SF News Dramatic Flaring and Smoke Plumes at Martinez Oil Refinery Alarm Community Friday afternoon flaring at the Martinez Refinery Company sparked concerns among city residents, and the company also reportedly released hazardous materials on Thanksgiving Day without warning.