Officials at Suncor responded to a “small leak” at the Commerce City refinery late Tuesday afternoon and an incident notification was released.
responded to a “small leak” at the Commerce City refinery Tuesday and an incident notification was released., at about 5:05 p.m., which alerted community members and was posted on the company’s website. “While you may have heard an alarm or may see smoke, no immediate action is needed.”
The company said that “the leak has been contained.” Refinery alarms were posted as part of a response plan, all workers have been accounted for and no injuries reported. Suncor also reported the leak to regulatory agencies, including the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment , the refinery operators said.
“Data gathered from the Commerce City North Denver Air Monitors has not indicated cause for any acute public health concerns,” Suncor said in. A fence-line monitoring system indicates “below detection levels for all compounds measured.” The company said it is taking the Tuesday incident “seriously” as it strives to ensure safety for the public and its workers.
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