While many Martinez residents were happy to get a free car wash, there was still a lot of concern about the thick ash that fell from the sky in the aftermath of a flare-up at the refinery.
The Contra Costa Health Department is investigating after a flare-up at the Martinez Refinery sent white ash raining down on nearby neighborhoods.A flare-up over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend at an East Bay refinery sent thick white ash raining down on nearby neighborhoods. On Monday, that refinery is offering free car washes to those affected by the fallout.
"On Thanksgiving Day, there was a flaring event at the Martinez refinery. The air district responded to seven complaints from the public," Kristine Roselius with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said. "It was like a white color, a heavy dust and it was really thick especially on the windows," Martinez resident Vicky Conway said.
Contra Costa Health Services said they are unsure of health impacts so far, but ask anyone with respiratory issues as a result of the dust to contact their doctor.
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