Posts Tagged ‘fire’
Christmas cheer with Richmond Fire and Police
A prelude to a Christmas event where children interact with Richmond Fire and Police.
Read MoreRichmonders will get rebates for backup power during shutoffs
Richmond residents who lost power during the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to prevent wildfires earlier this fall may soon be eligible for rebates for backup power equipment they buy to keep the lights on in future shutoffs. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a $100 million budget last month for a program to…
Read MoreRichmond mayor expresses concern about county’s faulty warning system in the wake of the Sims fire
Richmond’s mayor Tom Butt claims the county’s community warning system did not work correctly.
Read MoreWine country wildfires create hazardous air conditions for Bay Area residents
Wildfires in wine country have created hazardous air conditions for the entire Bay Area, affecting most heavily children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions.
Read MoreRichmond fire victims receiving help from the community
In the small enclave of Point Richmond, members of the community are providing support for restaurant owners Aky and Mohammad Abolghasem following a fire that destroyed their home two weeks ago. Many describe the Abolghasems as being some of the nicest people in town.
Read MoreNorth Richmond scrap yard fire contained, but cause still unknown
A fire engulfed about 40 salvaged cars at Deal Auto Wrecking on Gertrude Avenue in North Richmond this morning, according to Richmond deputy fire chief Emon Usher. The fire has since been put out, according to an alert issued by the Contra Costa County Health Officer.
Read MoreChevron reports cause of August 6 refinery fire
Chevron failed to properly document a thinning pipe in the Richmond refinery’s crude unit back in 2002, the company admitted Friday, when the oil giant released its findings from its own investigation into the cause of last August’s refinery fire. The company concluded sulfur corrosion, accelerated by low silicon content, caused the five-foot carbon steel pipe to…
Read MoreRichmond rabbits hop to new homes
The House Rabbit Society is a no-kill shelter in Richmond. They save rabbits from around the area from being euthanized. When you walk in, it neither smells like a shelter, nor looks like one. With carpeted floors and bright open enclosures, it looks more like a rabbit hotel.
Read MoreCommunity members wait hours to vent at Chevron’s fire update
The Aug. 6 refinery fire was caused by corroded pipes and that Chevron technical experts were aware of the potential danger.
Read MoreMore than 6,300 residents file claims in aftermath of refinery fire
At least 6,300 residents have filed claims for compensation since Monday, according to figures released by Chevron spokesperson Katie Winter.
Read MoreNew fire, now out, flares at Chevron plant as residents are treated for respiratory ailments
A new, smaller, fire flared up Wednesday afternoon near the location of the leak that sparked an inferno at Chevron’s 2,900-acre refinery Monday evening, as hundreds of locals sought medical treatment for eye and respiratory complaints related to the fire.
Read MoreBREAKING: Fire at Chevron refinery in Richmond
Early this evening, Richmond residents reported hearing sirens and the flames were visible from miles. The rising plumes were dark black, nearly blotting out the sun as they drifted eastward. They were as dark and looked as dense as thunderclouds in certain spots.
Read MoreRichmond police arrest wanted suspect, investigate homicide, pot cultivation fire
Richmond police have had a busy 18 hours. Since 10 p.m. Tuesday, police and other emergency personnel have dealt with a seven-hour standoff with an attempted murder suspect, an early morning fire at an illegal marijuana cultivation warehouse and a deadly shooting at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The pot fire is the lowest priority investigation, according…
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