"After residents complained of odors from the refinery on last Monday, Contra Costa Health's investigation was summarized in the 72-hour incident report, which found approximately 1,075 pounds of sulfur dioxide were released during flaring that stemmed from an electrical issue. Though no injuries were reported from the incident, the release of chemicals has reignited scrutiny and frustration among Martinez and Benicia residents who have witnessed a gas leak explosion, the release of carcinogenic byproducts and skyscraper-sized smokestacks from the refinery in recent years."
"At 10:50 a.m. on Jan. 26, an "operational upset" related to an electrical issue caused loud and visible flaring at MRC that spread the smell of sulfur dioxide, according to the report. MRC officials reported the flaring to the National Response Center, Contra Costa Health, Bay Area Air District, Contra Costa County Fire Prevention Department and California Office of Emergency Services"
On Jan. 26 at 10:50 a.m., an operational upset caused by an electrical issue produced loud, visible flaring at Martinez Refining Company that released approximately 1,075 pounds of sulfur dioxide and distributed sulfurous odors. Martinez Refining Company notified multiple agencies and stabilized affected units; flaring stopped within an hour. Contra Costa Health activated its Hazardous Materials Program, swept refinery borders and performed air monitoring for sulfur dioxide and volatile organic compounds. Community monitors recorded a brief fenceline increase to 200 parts per billion SO2, below exposure limits. No injuries were reported; eight odor-related community complaints were received.
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