All articles tagged with #diesel spill
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
A tanker truck carrying 7,500 gallons of diesel lost control, exploded, and caused the driver's death in Ohio. The explosion led to diesel spilling into a nearby river and leaking into Brandywine Falls, resulting in a brief creek fire. Multiple roads are closed, and environmental agencies are working to contain the diesel spread. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Carolina
Multiple crashes on I-85 in Greenville County, South Carolina, have caused significant traffic backups in both directions. One crash on the southbound side involved five cars and resulted in a diesel fuel spill, leading to the closure of two left lanes. The second crash on the northbound side has closed the right exit ramp. The affected lanes will be shut down for several hours, with some lanes requiring repaving.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WREG NewsChannel 3
A Germantown city employee was fired after spilling approximately 250-300 gallons of diesel fuel, which contaminated the water supply and caused a water crisis. Residents expressed disappointment in the city's handling of the emergency and complained about the lingering issue of diesel-smelling water. The city plans to excavate the soil near the generator and continue monitoring and testing the water. Some residents questioned the safety of the water for the rest of the city and suggested testing samples directly from people's faucets.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit
The U.S. Coast Guard is working alongside other agencies to contain a diesel spill from a freighter on Lake Michigan. The spill occurred due to a hull breach on the starboard diesel tank of the 612-foot bulk carrier Manitowoc. A red slick was observed projecting northeast from the vessel, but the leak has been plugged and the ship is no longer leaking diesel. A unified command has been established to coordinate the response efforts. There is currently no known impact on beaches or drinking water, but the public is advised to stay away from areas with diesel and report any sightings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WREG NewsChannel 3
The city of Germantown, Tennessee issued an emergency alert after a diesel spill caused a strong petroleum odor in the tap water. The contamination was caused by a generator leaking diesel fuel into a water reservoir. The city is working to pump off the contaminated water and flush fire hydrants, with the possibility of lifting the alert on Friday pending test results. Officials believe the amount of fuel contamination is low and do not expect it to cause problems for those who consumed water earlier in the day. Customers are advised to use tap water only for flushing toilets and to drink bottled water for now.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A sinking tugboat in the Tennessee River in Alabama spilled between 3,000 and 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel, prompting the closure of a local beach. The spill has not affected the drinking water supply, but the long-term impact on the ecosystem is still unknown. The United States Coast Guard and local officials are responding to the spill, working with the tugboat's owner to remove the boat from the water and begin an environmental cleanup.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A tugboat sinking in the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama has resulted in the release of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel into the water, prompting authorities to warn swimmers to stay out of the water and off the beaches. The cause of the sinking is unknown, and cleanup operations have been suspended until morning. Booms have been set up to contain the spill, and efforts to raise the sunken tugboat will resume.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KIRO Seattle
A train derailment on the Swinomish Reservation in Anacortes caused an estimated 2,500 gallons of diesel to spill. The Environmental Protection Agency is investigating the incident, and it did not appear that water or wildlife was affected by the spill. The fuel that remained in the two derailed engines has been pumped out, and four tank cars that stayed upright have been removed from the scene. Crews are using heavy equipment to upright the engines, and BNSF has not revealed the cause of the crash until there’s been a full investigation.