A fire at Martinez Refining Company on Feb. 1 released chemicals that can cause cancer and heart and lung disease, but strong winds pushed most of the hazardous smoke away from populated areas, ...

In a statement, Contra Costa County Health Officer Dr. Ori Tzvieli on Tuesday revealed how fortunate the Martinez community was that afternoon, and how close the refinery fire was to becoming a ...

Contra Costa County health officials say the community near the Martinez Refining Company was fortunate when a fire broke out ...

In a statement, Contra Costa County Health Officer Dr. Ori Tzvieli on Tuesday revealed how fortunate the Martinez community was that afternoon, and how close the refinery fire was to becoming a ...

Contra Costa County officials have lifted a shelter-in-place order that was placed after a fire erupted Saturday at the Martinez Refining Co., injuring at least six people. A public health ...

Aaron McAlister, deputy fire chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, said the new fire station with two bays will provide much needed fire and medical services for residents.

Four people were taken to a hospital for treatment Saturday and three were released, said Ted Leach, a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District captain. Two others were treated at the scene ...

Aaron McAlister, deputy fire chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, said the new fire station with two bays will provide much needed fire and medical services for residents.

and Clyde was lifted as of 9:12 p.m., according to Contra Costa County officials. Contra Costa Fire was handling the incident earlier, but as of about 8:52 p.m., they said they were transitioning ...