Los Angeles Port Police are investigating a diesel spill in the harbor apparently caused by a truck driver with a faulty fuel line and a heavy foot.
An officer came across the spill, which is estimated at between 25-50 gallons, about 1:45 a.m. near the Henry Ford Bridge. With fuel leaking into the waterway in and around the Cerritos Channel, fire department and environmental authorities were immediately called to the scene.
By about 5 a.m., Ocean Blue Environmental, a local contractor, had cleaned up most of the mess, but some inevitably found its way into the harbor's marine environment.
Investigators suspect the leak was caused by a truck with a faulty fuel line or punctured tank whose drivers plugged the hole before driving off, though they didn't say what evidence led to that conclusion.
Paul Eakins reports on Long Beach City Hall, and local and regional
politics. A newcomer to the Press-
Kris Hanson reports on the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles,
covering environmental issues, economic triumphs and
pitfalls and trade trends of America’s largest port.
He also writes a weekly column “On The Waterfront”,
appearing Tuesdays, and also produces an occassional video
and column titled “On The Job,” which follows the hard-working
men and women who keep Southern California’s economy humming.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
Leave a comment