Five years after a fiery explosion at an East Bay fuel facility shut down I-80, officials provide plan to avoid future disasters
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from eastbaytimes.com5 months ago
Nearly five years after a fiery explosion at the NuStar Energy facility, Contra Costa County has approved a plan to prevent future disasters at hazardous material terminals.
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The 2019 explosion was likely caused by an electrical spark igniting ethanol vapors, resulting in a fireball visible from Interstate 80 and felt for miles.
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Contra Costa County's amended Industrial Safety Ordinance now ensures best practices at 16 energy storage facilities to protect communities from hazardous releases.
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Nicole Heath highlighted that public participation was a central focus in crafting the new regulations aimed at safeguarding the environment and local populations.
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