“Crews have deployed absorbent booms, floating tubes that trap and soak in the diesel, to help contain the spill,” said a spokesperson from the city.
Emergency crews are investigating and cleaning up a diesel spill in Mimico Creek in Toronto.
Toronto Fire Services responded to reports of a “large oil flick” and a strong smell of petroleum in the Legion Road and Manitoba Street area at about 6 p.m. on Sunday, said Alex Vashkevich, captain of public information officer at Toronto Fire Services.
Almost three days later there’s still a pungent odor and a glossy film covering parts of creek, one resident says.
The spill was contained about 90 minutes after the 3 p.m. rollover Saturday. There were no injuries and flights appear to be…
Police urged drivers nearby to use caution given smoke possibly affecting visibility.
People are advised by police to avoid the area and keep their windows closed.
Toronto fire crews extinguished two fires at a recycling facility on Ashwarren Road near Keele Street and Finch Avenue West in…
The spill may have tracked from Esmonde Rd down to Devonport, police said.
