LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell who also serves on the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Board of Directors, shared the following statement on the Chevron refinery fire in El Segundo:
“Last night a fire erupted at the Chevron refinery facility in El Segundo that is now fully extinguished. LA County Fire Department and other agencies were dispatched yesterday to assist as mutual aid for a short period of time. The cause of the fire is unknown, and everyone is accounted for with no reported injuries.
Throughout this incident, I have been in contact with El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimentel who has briefed me and has also been in communication with Chevron to ensure that the fire was contained. I have also connected with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) on the status of air quality, and it has reported that there were some elevated levels of VOC’s at both refinery fenceline and community monitors. As of 9:30 this morning, the levels at these monitors are currently at safe threshold levels. AQMD will continue to monitor the air quality and as the situation is evolving.
AQMD advises residents to remain indoors if they see or smell smoke and keep their doors and windows closed. Run a HEPA air purifier if available. For real-time air quality updates, you can visit the AQMD website here under Rule 1180 Community Air Monitoring.
For more updates on the Chevron refinery fire, check out the links below:
I am sincerely grateful for all the emergency personnel who responded to this incident. My office will continue to monitor the situation throughout the day for updates.”
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