BENICIA, Calif. - The Valero Refinery on Monday morning was on fire in Benicia, according to the fire department. The fire was reported at about 8:45 a.m. and was under control about an hour later, firefighters said. Bill Wachob came outside to film all the black smoke billowing for miles.

The fire comes just a month after Valero submitted notice to the California Energy Commission of its intent to idle, restructure, or cease refining operations at the Benicia Refinery by the end of