Martinez Refinery Fire in February Caused by Human Error
Jun 04, 2025•18 min
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Episode description
An independent investigation into a massive fire at the Martinez PBF Energy refinery found that human error, worker inexperience and lack of supervision were at the heart of the February fire that prompted shelter in place orders. Today, we revisit an episode about this initial fire that alarmed local residents.
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Massive Martinez Refinery Fire in February Caused by Human Error, Investigation Finds
This episode first aired Feb. 7, 2025.
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