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Old 08-07-2012, 02:30 AM   #1
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Chevron oil refinery on fire in Richmond, CA (toxic black cloud covering local area)

Happened around 6:15 pm pacific time. Highly toxic plume rising 4,000 ft into the air over Richmond. Crazy stuff:

Story: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-...inery-richmond

More photos: http://laughingsquid.com/large-fire-...nd-california/

http://oaklandlocal.com/article/toxi...c-alert-photos

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Old 08-07-2012, 05:15 AM   #2
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Re: Chevron oil refinery on fire in Richmond, CA (toxic black cloud covering local area)

Have they tried throwing stuff at it?
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Old 08-07-2012, 06:45 AM   #3
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Re: Chevron oil refinery on fire in Richmond, CA (toxic black cloud covering local area)

wheres the video?
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Old 08-07-2012, 07:28 AM   #4
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Old 08-07-2012, 10:54 AM   #5
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Re: Chevron oil refinery on fire in Richmond, CA (toxic black cloud covering local area)

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Highly toxic plume rising 4,000 ft into the air over Richmond.
LOL!
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Old 08-07-2012, 11:18 AM   #6
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Re: Chevron oil refinery on fire in Richmond, CA (toxic black cloud covering local area)

I'm sure gas prices in CA will be lower so they can sell more and make profits quicker to recoup these losses.
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Old 08-07-2012, 07:13 PM   #7
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Re: Chevron oil refinery on fire in Richmond, CA (toxic black cloud covering local area)

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I'm sure gas prices in CA will be lower so they can sell more and make profits quicker to recoup these losses.
You're kidding right?

This will raise the prices while the consumption stays about the same.
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Old 08-07-2012, 09:18 PM   #8
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Re: Chevron oil refinery on fire in Richmond, CA (toxic black cloud covering local area)

Why is always oakland and richmond, is all I find myself asking.
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Old 08-08-2012, 12:39 AM   #9
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Re: Chevron oil refinery on fire in Richmond, CA (toxic black cloud covering local area)

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You're kidding right?
If you know he's kidding, then why do you still give a serious response!?
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Old 08-13-2012, 12:29 AM   #10
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If you know he's kidding, then why do you still give a serious response!?
Finish tho.
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