3 metric ton oil spill near Gran Canaria leads to beach closures and environmental emergency.

An oil spill near Gran Canaria, Spain, has led to the closure of several beaches and the declaration of an environmental emergency. The incident involved approximately 3 metric tons of IFO 180 oil, occurring during a vessel's refueling at La Luz port. The slick, about 2 km long and 400 m wide, is drifting southward towards Telde. Emergency services are actively managing the situation, while Telde's mayor has called for accountability to prevent future spills.

September 05, 2024
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