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Lima Refinery Flares Black Smoke Amid Operations Issue
11 Jun
Summary
- Refinery crews responded to an operational issue on Wednesday.
- Increased flaring and black smoke were observed from the facility.
- Lima's air quality was moderate with PM2.5 as the main pollutant.
On Wednesday, the Cenovus Lima Refinery addressed an operational issue, prompting a response from its crews. During the incident, residents observed larger-than-normal flaring and black smoke emanating from the facility, which the company stated were part of standard safety procedures. The Shawnee Township Fire Department confirmed they were not called to the scene.
Local air quality was monitored, with AirNow.gov indicating an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 63 as of Wednesday afternoon. This places Lima's air quality in the moderate category. The main pollutant identified was PM2.5, which can cause minor breathing issues for sensitive individuals, who were advised to limit outdoor exertion.
