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Works on the collection of fuel in reservoirs have already been completed
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As a result, 2,300 fish and more than 100 other animals died, including 39 snakes, 32 birds, several eels and a blue crab.
Near the US city of New Orleans, Louisiana, an accident occurred on a corroded Meraux Pipeline. As a result, more than 1.1 million diesel fuel spilled, informs on the night of Thursday, January 13, Associated Press.
It is noted that the incident turned into an environmental disaster – fuel spilled into two artificial ponds, in which hundreds of fish, birds and other animals died.
“The spill killed 2,300 fish and more than 100 other animals, including 39 snakes, 32 birds, several eels and a blue crab,” the region’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said.
In addition, 72 more alligators, 23 birds, 20 snakes and 12 turtles were captured and sent for treatment.
Corrosion was reportedly discovered at the site of the 42-year-old pipe rupture more than a year ago. However, another check allegedly showed that the corrosion was not very bad, and the repair was delayed.
The line has already been repaired, it resumed operation last Saturday. In addition, the owner company carried out work to collect fuel in reservoirs.
“About 1.2 million liters of diesel fuel were collected – this figure includes both spilled fuel and diesel fuel left inside the pipeline after the accident,” the company said.
Recall that in November, during cargo operations at berth No. 12 of the Nikolaev seaport, emergency spill of vegetable oil. As a result, about 3 thousand square meters were cleared. water areas.
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