[Pollution.notice] UPDATE 5 / Broward / Tractor-Trailer Fire

Mon Apr 24 09:24:05 EDT 2017

As of December 30, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge invalidated a proposed pollution notification rule promulgated by the Department, which required owners of installations throughout the State of Florida report pollution events to the local government as well as a local media outlet to notify the general public of the event. Protecting Florida's pristine environment is our top priority and DEP will continue the public pollution notification process to ensure all Floridians and visitors are notified of pollution incidents. Moving forward the notification process from the Department may change, however it was imperative that the notification to the public continued seamlessly. The incident below was reported to the State Watch Office and is being forwarded to you because the event has occurred in your area. For more information or should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Engel at Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us>

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Update 5 - 04/23/2017-05:43 / DEM-Lawhon

Per Kenton Brown with DEP OER via email (Kenton.L.Brown at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Kenton.L.Brown at dep.state.fl.us>): Fuel has been offloaded and he is departing now.

Update 4 - 04/23/2017-05:28 / DEM-Lawhon

Per FHP Traffic Website (https://www.flhsmv.gov/florida-highway-patrol/traffic-incidents/): LEFT LANE OPEN - ALL OTHER NORTHBOUND LANES BLOCKED

Update 3 - 04/23/2017-03:11 / DEM-Lawhon

Per Kenton Brown with DEP OER via email (Kenton.L.Brown at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Kenton.L.Brown at dep.state.fl.us>): On Site, tanker hauling 8000 gallon jet A fuel. No leaks or spills, waiting on another tanker to offload fuel.

Update 2 - 04/23/2017-02:09 / DEM-Lawhon

Per Kenton Brown with DEP OER via email (Kenton.L.Brown at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Kenton.L.Brown at dep.state.fl.us>): Enroute to the scene.

Update 1 - 04/23/2017-01:43 / DEM-Lawhon

Per Brandon with Broward County (954-476-4720): The vehicle involved is a tanker truck hauling diesel. Appears the breaks overheated and the tires caught fire. Fire is reported out. A HAZMAT Team is responding to check the integrity of the tanker.

Main Information

Report #: 2017-3021

Status: Open

Assigned To: DEP

Reported to SWO on: 4/23/2017   01:30 ET

Severity: Local Incident

Description: Tractor-Trailer Fire

This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Road Closure or DOT Issue

Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southeast, DEP OER West Palm On-Call

Initial Report: Tractor-trailer fire reported on I-95 northbound. Trailer is engulfed in flames. All northbound lanes of I-95 are closed from SW 10th to Sample Road.

Injuries: Unknown

Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown

Environmental impact: Unknown

Incident Occurred: 4/23/2017   01:30 ET

Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/23/2017-05:43 ET

Most Recent Update: Per Kenton Brown with DEP OER via email (Kenton.L.Brown at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Kenton.L.Brown at dep.state.fl.us>): Fuel has been offloaded and he is departing now.

Affected Counties: Broward

Facility Name or Description: I-95 41N MILE MARKER

Incident Location: Address: City: I-95 Zip: USNG: 17RNK8792309824

Coordinates: Lat: 26.30557, Long: -80.11918

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Contact Information

Reporting Party: Name: Webb, Broward County WP |Call Back Number 1: 954-476-4720 |Address:

Responsible Party: Unknown

On-Scene Contact: Unknown

Petroleum Spill

Sub-Type: On Land

Situation: Potential release

Description: Potential Diesel Spill

Petroleum Type: Fuel

Name or Description: Diesel

Source / Container: Vehicle

Total source/container volume: Unknown

Quantity released: Unknown

Rate of release: Unknown

Released: Outside environment

Cause of release: Possible release due to vehicle fire

Time the release was discovered: 01:15  ET

Storm drains affected: No

Waterways affected: No

Major roadways closed: Yes

Cleanup actions been taken: No

Road Closure or DOT Issue

Sub-Type: DOT Road Closure (State/US/Interstate Hwy.)

This situation is: Active

Description: Northbound I-95 Closed

Roadway Name and/or number: Northbound I-95 Closed

At: Between Cross Streets

Cross Street 1: SW 10th Street

Cross Street 2: Sample Road

What department/agency directed the closure: Broward County

Notification 04/23/2017-05:43 / DEM-Lawhon

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