Residents living near the Marathon’s oil refinery in El Paso, Texas, say the last few days have been difficult to ignore.
An increase in flare-ups, along with the smell of gas, alarms, and added heat, has left some neighbors worried about what the activity could mean for their families.
What’s happening?
According to KVIA, people in El Paso say flare activity at the Marathon refinery has become more common over the last several days. Video shared with the station showed visible flames from a nearby front yard, underscoring just how close some homes are to the facility.
One of those neighbors, Melody Palacios, told ABC-7 that she returned from California about a year ago and is again living with her family in their longtime home beside the refinery. She said concern is spreading across the neighborhood, especially for older residents…