Fire at Valero refinery in Benicia prompting shelter-in-place orders
Briefly

On Monday morning, crews responded to a significant fire at the Valero refinery in Benicia, California, leading to large smoke plumes in the area. As a precaution, the City of Benicia issued shelter-in-place notifications for the east side of the city and local businesses, including the Benicia Unified School District. Robert Semple Elementary School is currently under a shelter-in-place order, keeping all students and staff indoors. Residents are advised to remain indoors, close windows and doors, and only contact emergency services if absolutely necessary.
Crews are responding to a fire at the Valero refinery in Benicia, causing large plumes of smoke, prompting nearby residents to shelter in place.
The City of Benicia has notified the east side of the city, businesses, and the school district regarding the fire at the refinery.
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