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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.
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.
Residents reported a strong fuel odor over the weekend, but officials confirmed local drinking water remains safe with no public health risks.
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.
The cause is under investigation.
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Alrededor de 7,700 galones de combustible de avión se derramaron en el río James cerca de Newport News durante un reabastecimiento de combustible del portaaviones, lo que provocó esfuerzos de limpieza y una investigación en curso.