Crews work to remove loose barges, including one with methanol, from Ohio River.
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Crews in Kentucky are working to remove three runaway barges, including one carrying 1,400 tons of methanol, that broke loose against the McAlpine Dam. There is currently no evidence of a chemical leak, and air and water monitoring resources are in place. Methanol is highly flammable and considered an alternative fuel. The US Coast Guard is investigating the incident.
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