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6 August 2012
The 2012 Chevron Richmond Refinery Fire
No. 4 Crude Unit, Chevron Richmond Refinery, United States
On 6 August 2012, severely corroded piping ruptured in the No. 4 Crude Unit at Chevron's Richmond refinery. Hot hydrocarbon liquid formed a large flammable vapor cloud …
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