Crime & Safety
Possible Oil Spill Investigated At South Benson Marina
Fairfield's fire and police departments and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded to the scene.
FAIRFIELD, CT — Emergency personnel investigated a possible oil spill Friday at South Benson Marina, according to fire officials.
The spill or sheen was reported about 4:40 p.m., according to Assistant Chief George Gomola. Fairfield’s fire and police departments responded to the scene, as did the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
The spill was limited to the H and I docks, according to Lt. Eric McKeon, who said the substance had no odor and was likely oil or gasoline. By the time state environmental officials arrived, much of the spill had dissipated.
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“We didn’t find any definitive source,” McKeon said, noting the substance could have blown in with the tide or been discharged from a bilge pump.
Gomola said the incident was relatively minor in terms of environmental impact.
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