# Baltimore County Fuel Spill

> Fuel spill at Baltimore County Detention Center contaminates waterway with 6,000 gallons.
- Title: Baltimore County Fuel Spill · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Author: Shayla Colon
- Published: 2026-09-27T19:26:56.739+00:00
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- Topics: baltimore county, long quarter branch, baltimore county detention center, fuel spill, foul odor, respiratory conditions, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.