The blaze started at the refinery’s No. 4 Crude Unit after an inspection crew discovered a diesel leak in a line in the unit, Nigel Hearne, manager of the refinery, told The San Francisco Chronicle.
Shortly after the crew evacuated the area, the diesel ignited, Hearne said.
One employee suffered a minor injury and was receiving first aid, Chevron officials said.
Diesel won’t ignite unless it’s atomized.
Just saying.