BENICIA — Safety officials issued a shelter-in-place for residents, and Contra Costa County health officials called on a hazardous materials team to investigate the impact of a fire that broke out Monday at the Valero Refinery.

A shelter-in-place was issued Monday morning after a fire at the Valero refinery in Benicia sent smoke blowing through the area. Benicia residents who are able to smell the smoke are being urged to stay inside and shut their doors and windows, a city alert sent at 9:31 a.m. stated.

A fire at the Valero refinery in Benicia lead to a shelter-in-place and comes soon after the company said it intends to close or "restructure" the facility.