On June 21, a motor oil and kerosene spill during a building demolition at the former Northville Downs site in Michigan entered the Rouge River, prompting cleanup and containment efforts.

On June 21, a motor oil and kerosene spill occurred during a building demolition at the former Northville Downs site in Michigan. The spill entered the storm drain and seeped into the Rouge River. Northville emergency services responded, deploying two booms to absorb and contain contaminants. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, and the EPA were notified, and a private contractor was called for cleanup and containment efforts. City officials assured that there is no danger to the public and that cleanup efforts are ongoing.

June 22, 2024
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