Residents near a south Wales river were advised to keep windows and doors closed after a significant kerosene spill from an industrial site contaminated the waterway. Oily slicks remained visible days after the breach, which was first reported by the public due to strong chemical smells. Emergency responders, including fire and rescue services, deployed absorbent materials to limit the spread while authorities investigated the source of the pollution. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as cleanup efforts persist.
People near south Wales river were told to keep windows and doors shut after thousands of litres of kerosene from a GE Aerospace site got into the waterOily slicks of kerosene still appeared to be leaking into the River Taff this week, several days after a breach of thousands of litres was spotted by members of the public.The breach into the Welsh river was identified last Friday, after people reported strong chemical odours emanating from it. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) officers arrived on site soon afterwards to identify the source of the pollution and were assisted by the south Wales fire and rescue service, which placed absorbent mats and booms to contain as much kerosene as possible. Continue reading...
