1-9-18 Cleanup Underway on Fuel Spill Discovered Monday Night

Assistant Chief Danny Hague with the fire department's Special Operations division said the quantity spilled was well in excess of 1,000 gallons. Haz-mat crews with the fire department and Hamilton County Emergency Services deployed containment booms on the creek last night in an effort to contain the spill. Citizens may notice a sheen or odor on Citico Creek, or the Tennessee River south of where the creek enters the river. Haz-mat crews are aware of the situation and are presently working to resolve the issue..

The public is asked to please refrain from approaching this site to avoid getting in the way of emergency vehicles and cleanup equipment. Additional details will be provided as they become available.

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Thanks,

Bruce Garner
Public Information Director

Chattanooga Fire Department

Office: 423-643-5625

Cell: 423-421-4278

Email: bgarner@chattanooga.gov

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