Portable generator refueling led to fire at Martinez Refining Company
Apr 02, 2025
A fire at the Martinez Refining Company on Wednesday night has been extinguished and one person is injured, according to Contra Costa Health.
According to the company, a portable generator had caught fire while it was being refueled around 7:50 p.m.
A hazmat team with Contra Costa Health resp
onded to the fire, the department said around 8:20 p.m.
“We are monitoring to determine if there are any potential health concerns,” said Contra Costa Health on social media. “At this time, we are not aware of any offsite impacts.”
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The refinery added that the contract worker refueling the generator had suffered an injury from the fire. The Contra Costa Fire Protection District confirmed they were assisting with a medical emergency.
The department said the refinery will submit a report to Contra Costa Health within 72 hours.
In February, the refinery also caught fire, and a report detailed that chemicals and combustion byproducts from the three-day fire earlier that month included those that can cause cancer and heart and lung disease.
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