For Bay Area folks:

For more information go to: http://blogs.kqed.org/newsfix/2012/08/06/chevron-refinery-fire-shelter-in-place-for-richmond-north-richmond-and-san-pablo-residents/

9:05 a.m. Aug. 7: The refinery has reopened this morning except for a section where the fire burned, and employees are returning to work. Visiting Chevron, KQED reporter Andrew Stelzer said he could see no sign of smoke and everything appeared normal. At a media conference this morning, a Chevron spokesperson said three employees were injured in the fire.

8:36 a.m. Aug. 7: The Associated Press reported that more than 200 people sought medical help Monday night at Doctors Medical Center in San Pablo due to the fire. And the impact of the blaze may be felt far beyond the Richmond area. Some analysts are expressing concerns that the refinery fire could drive gas prices higher.

KQED’s Forum is slated to discuss the effects of the fire at 9:30 a.m. Click here to listen live.

5:22 a.m. Aug. 7: Chevron has announced that it will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the fire at 6 p.m. at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium. Click here for the location of the auditorium.