TheGuardian.com
Property damage incident occurred on Bell Road in Erie County Pennsylvania when a 10-inch BP petroleum line ruptured, resulting in extensive contamination of the surrounding area. The incident has forced the road’s closure until remediation begins. Crews are tirelessly working to remove the 8,400 gallons of leaked gasoline from the soil, transferring supervision from the EPA to the Michigan Department of Environment. The contaminated soil will be sent to Heritage Thermal Treatment Services for safe disposal, while unaffected materials will be buried in a landfill. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the pipeline break, while roadblocks and safety measures remain in place.