Chevron Oil Refinery Richmond; Richmond, CA

Richmond, CA | 1989-Apr-10

Initial Notification: On April 10, 1989, there was an explosion and fire at Chevron's hydrocarbon cracking tower at the Richmond Long Wharf. After an initial explosion, a black cloud was visible over the fire, which contained heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and ammonia. USCG district 8.