Hydrocarbon release at Marathon refinery causes sulfurodors

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How it spread - 5 original reports

1. Thu, 6 August 2026

   2 reports
   • cbs4local.com02:10first to report
     Hydrocarbon release at Marathon refinery causes sulfurodors

     A strong odor neighbors described as oil caused concern in South Central El Paso neighborhoods near the Marathon Petroleum refinery late Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m.

   • cbs4local.com22:29
     Environmental report: refinery releases tons of toxic gases into El Paso after incident

     Marathon’s El Paso refinery reportedly released tons of air pollutants for hours Tuesday and Wednesday, according to environmental reports. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is overseeing the incident.

2. Fri, 7 August 2026

   1 report
   • kvia.com17:12
     Environmental reports detail what gases caused strong odor from Marathon refinery

     Reports detail that the Marathon El Paso refinery released harmful gases Tuesday and Wednesday, causing eye irritation for local residents and a strong odor.

3. Wed, 12 August 2026

   1 report
   • cbs4local.com21:25
     Escobar demands investigation after El Paso refinery emits nearly five tons of toxins

     El Paso Rep. Veronica Escobar urges the EPA to investigate Marathon’s El Paso refinery after a 24-hour release of nearly five tons of toxic air pollutants, pressing top officials for answers on last week’s incident.

4. Fri, 21 August 2026

   1 report
   • kvia.com23:25
     ABC-7 Xtra Sunday - Marathon Emissions Fallout

     EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A set of incidents at a major local refinery may now result in legal action - and more. Marathon Petroleum, which operates the industrial facilities around Trowbridge Dr. in south-central El Paso says they responded and found no threat to the community after a strong odor was noticed by residents