Fire department tackles fuel spill in Presumpscot River; cause and extent under investigation.

The Westbrook Fire Department is managing a fuel spill in the Presumpscot River, near Knight Street. An absorbent boom was placed in the river, and crews are checking nearby homes and storm drains. The spill's source remains uncontained, with ongoing investigation by Maine's Total Coverage and the Department of Environmental Protection. The exact amount of fuel spilled is unknown, but it had a significant impact.

November 22, 2024
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