Possible future uses for PES refinery call into question cleanup plans there

The Chemical Safety Board’s investigation points to a corroded pipe as the source of the explosion. It also says several safety provisions failed to kick in immediately or wer

Damage from the June 21 fire that resulted led to closure of the complex, the company’s bankruptcy, and a planned sale of the 1,300-acre property.

The city knew about the high levels of benzene at the refinery, but decided not to inform the public.