Mystifying Photos Of The Chevron Fire In Northern California

Shocking images from this natural disaster.

August 8, 2012

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There's something sad and stunning about disaster photos, in their ability to show nature at various extremes. The Chevron Fire in Richmond, California has had a horrific effect on the air, skyline, and environment after the oil refinery caught fire. While the fire has been contained, these photos gathered from Twitter and Instagram show the way it looked from different locations around the area. [Buzzfeed]

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