Benicia Fire Chief Releases Statement On Cause Of Port Fire

BENICIA, CA — Benicia Fire Chief Josh Chadwick released a statement Tuesday afternoon on the preliminary findings of the investigation into the cause of the Benicia Port Fire, which broke out Saturday and consumed part of the pier. "While the fire investigation is still open and ongoing, preliminary findings indicate that the origin of the fire was on or near the lower portion of the coke conveyor belt system near the base of the silos," said Benicia Fire Chief Josh Chadwick. "The fire appears to be unintentional in nature. Electrical and mechanical causes have not yet been ruled out."