At least six people were injured after a fire broke out at an oil refinery in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California.
According to CBS, the fire broke out at an oil refinery in Martinez. Local authorities have issued instructions to residents to take shelter in the nearest shelter.
The local health authorities’ recommendations to residents of nearby areas are: “Please enter your homes, close all windows and doors. Turn off heaters, air conditioners and fans. If you are not using your stove, please close chimney valves and vents. Seal gaps around doors and windows with tape or wet towels.”
The incident occurred at a refinery owned by the Martinez Refining Company, and four of the six injured were taken to the hospital for treatment.
The company confirmed that all employees on site have been accounted for.
Contra Costa County Fire Chief Bob Atlas said in a press conference held while sirens were still blaring in the background that three workers suffered minor, unspecified injuries.
The fire was raging with an unknown amount of fuel remaining, Atlas added.
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