Crime & Safety
DC Fire And EMS Works To Contain Hazmat Incident Near Rock Creek
DC Fire and EMS is working to keep a petroleum-based product from flowing into Rock Creek in Northwest D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC — DC Fire and EMS worked Wednesday to keep a petroleum-based product from flowing into Rock Creek in Northwest D.C.
The hazardous material incident occurred in Broad Branch Creek near Broad Branch Road and Beach Drive in Northwest. The department's hazmat team is searching upstream for the source of the petroleum product.
Hazmat incident Broad Branch Rd and Beach Dr. NW. #DCsBravest on scene with a petroleum based product in Broad Branch Creek. Searching for source upstream. Protective boom placed by Fireboat Support Unit to prevent product from reaching Rock Creek. pic.twitter.com/hPInuROiIy
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) August 25, 2021
The department said its Fireboat Support Unit placed a protective boom in the creek to prevent the hazardous product from reaching Rock Creek.
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