From The Banner · Shayla Colon · · 1m 20s
Baltimore County Fuel Spill
Fuel spill at Baltimore County Detention Center contaminates waterway with 6,000 gallons.
In brief
Fuel spill at Baltimore County Detention Center contaminates waterway with 6,000 gallons. A fuel spill at Baltimore County Detention Center sent nearly 6,000 gallons into Long Quarter Branch, causing a foul odor and advising residents with respiratory issues to avoid the area. Originally reported by The Banner.
Fuel Spill at Detention Center
Residents of Timonium and Lutherville awoke to a pungent odor and hazmat crews working Sunday morning after a fuel spill at Baltimore County Detention Center late Saturday.
6,000 Gallons Spilled
Jay Apperson, a Maryland Department of the Environment spokesperson, confirmed nearly 6,000 gallons of fuel oil spilled from a generator at the detention center into Long Quarter Branch.
Emergency Response
Emergency crews responded immediately, and by Sunday afternoon the detention center hired a contractor to handle the spill with cleanup work ongoing around the clock.
Foul Odor Warning
The smell of diesel is likely to linger near affected streams, and individuals with respiratory conditions are advised to avoid the area.
No Health Impacts
According to the department, there were no reported impacts to wildlife, residents, or local drinking water, though respiratory conditions advised avoidance.
Public Advisory
People are urged to stay away from water with a visible sheen or diesel scent to prevent potential health risks.
In short
A fuel spill at Baltimore County Detention Center sent nearly 6,000 gallons into Long Quarter Branch, causing a foul odor and advising residents with respiratory issues to avoid the area.
