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flag About 7,700 gallons of jet fuel spilled into the James River near Newport News during a carrier refueling, prompting cleanup efforts and an ongoing investigation.

flag Approximately 7,700 gallons of jet fuel spilled into the James River near Newport News Shipbuilding on Friday during a refueling operation involving the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy. flag Residents reported a strong fuel odor over the weekend, but officials confirmed local drinking water remains safe with no public health risks. flag The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is leading the response, coordinating with federal and state agencies and deploying containment booms, boat-based recovery, and vacuum trucks to clean up the spill. flag The cause is under investigation.

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