瓦莱罗炼油厂的风暴引发了住院命令. Valero refinery plume triggers shelter-in-place order amid hospitalization reports.

3月26日，瓦莱罗贝尼西亚炼油厂出现的黑色烟柱引发了居家避难令，公司因延迟向州当局报告泄漏而受到批评。 A black plume from the Valero Benicia Refinery on March 26 triggered a shelter-in-place order, with the company facing criticism for delaying reporting the release to state authorities. 虽然瓦莱罗声称这些材料是无毒的, 但有相矛盾的报告显示数十名工人因化学烧伤需要住院治疗. While Valero claimed the materials were non-toxic and steam, conflicting reports suggested dozens of workers required hospitalization for chemical burns. 现在当局正在调查可能违反法规的情况. Authorities are now investigating potential regulatory violations.