[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Hillsborough / Kerosene Release / DEM-Lazzara

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Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


Report #: 2017-4546


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 6/19/2017   21:29 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Kerosene Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa On-Call


Initial Report: At least 25 gallons of kerosene has leaked from a broken underground line at the address listed below in Temple Terrace. Caller advised the homeowner believes the line was accidentally struck by lawn maintenance crews earlier, and the release is confined to their property at this time. Temple Terrace FD units are currently on scene, and their battalion chief has requested a DEP OER callback.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: On-Scene Contact


Incident Occurred: 6/19/2017   20:35 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/19/2017-21:39 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Hillsborough


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 501 Cliff Drive City: Temple Terrace


Coordinates: Lat: 28.04367, Long: -82.3708


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Temple Terrace FD |Call Back Number 1: 813-989-7110 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Name: Chief Salmon, Temple Terrace FD |Call Back Number 1: 813-777-5001 |Address:


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Kerosene


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Source / Container: Underground Pipeline


Quantity released: 25+ gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Underground line was struck by lawn company


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown


Notification 06/19/2017-21:39 / DEM-Lazzara



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