Chevron said the leak has been stopped and is asking the public to remain clear of the area so crews can "quickly contain and clean up the released volumes."
RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) The Chevron refinery in Richmond is investigating an oil spill Tuesday afternoon, according to city and county officials.
The spill happened in what s called the Long Wharf off Point Richmond, where a sheen can be seen on the top of the water at Bear Point.
It was first noticed around 3 p.m. It smelled like somebody spilled gasoline in front of my house it smelled very very badly for whole day, said Margaret Berczynski, who is furious that no text alert went out about the spill.
Everyone was quick to talk about the smell, I smelled it and I thought something is going on, said Sue Dennett.
I m really scared : Neighbors sound off after 600-gallon oil spill near Richmond s Chevron refinery
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The Chevron refinery in Richmond is investigating an oil spill Tuesday afternoon, according to city and county officials.
The spill happened in what s called the Long Wharf off Point Richmond, where a sheen can be seen on the top of the water at Bear Point.
It was first noticed around 3 p.m. It smelled like somebody spilled gasoline in front of my house it smelled very very badly for whole day, said Margaret Berczynski, who is furious that no text alert went out about the spill.