RICHMOND/HOUSTON (Reuters) - A fire struck the core of Chevron Corp's large Richmond, California, refinery on Monday evening, sending flames and a column of smoke into the air and prompting authorities to order nearby residents indoors.
Fire Blazes At California Refinery; Residents Ordered Indoors
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