Major fuel spill reported in St. Lawrence River near Montreal

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Major fuel spill reported in St. Lawrence River near Montreal

Postmedia News September 29, 2010 9:41 AM

MONTREAL ? Environment officials and Suncor are trying to assess the extent and danger of what firefighters described as a "major" spill of diesel fuel Wednesday morning into the St. Lawrence River near the Suncor plant in an industrial area of Montreal East.

The spill was being contained with booms and Suncor officials said the leak at the former Petro Canada refinery has been stopped.

Suncor spokesperson Michael Southern said the spilled material was a mix "of diesel fuel and water" that was noticed at about 10:30 Tuesday night.

"We don't know how much leaked at this time, but we are in the process of containing it," Southern said. He added the source of the leak was still to be determined by an investigation by Suncor officials.

The spill was reportedly extending half a kilometre wide in the river...

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Re: Major fuel spill reported in St. Lawrence River near Montreal

Suncor stops spread of St. Lawrence fuel spill

Montreal refinery leak discovered after neighbours reported smell

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 | 8:25 AM ET

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"Firefighters were first called to the scene just after 8:30 last night after neighbours called to complain about a strong fuel-like smell," CBC's Melissa Kent reported.

Fire officials said a leak developed in one of two reservoirs at the site.

"The fire department says it's a mixture of petroleum products," including oil, bunker fuel and diesel, Kent said.

Firefighters estimated the size of the spill at 2? kilometres in length.
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The refinery is located at the corner of Marien Avenue and Notre-Dame Street East.


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