Chevron confirmed an unplanned flare event at its El Segundo refinery in California, activating safety systems and drawing attention from local residents late Wednesday.
The company said the flare was triggered by a process unit upset and that air monitoring indicated no public health impact. State regulators have been notified, and operations are gradually stabilizing.
While flaring is a normal part of refinery safety protocols, repeated incidents have fueled debate over industrial transparency and community communication standards.
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