[Pollution.notice] Palm Beach / Turnpike Road Closure w/ Vehicle Fire and Petroleum Release

[Pollution.Notice]

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>

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


Report #: 2017-2044


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 3/15/2017   09:05 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Turnpike Road Closure w/ Vehicle Fire and Petroleum Release


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


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southeast, DEP OER West Palm - Day


Initial Report: The FL Turnpike currently has all southbound and some northbound lanes closed at mile marker 89 due to a vehicle fire in Palm Beach County. 300 gallons of diesel fuel released onto land due to the incident. 1 injury was reported. Palm Beach FR and FHP are on scene. A DEP call back has been requested by the on-scene contact.


Injuries: Yes (1 transport)


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: On-Scene Contact


Incident Occurred: 3/15/2017   09:05 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 03/15/2017-09:15 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Palm Beach


Facility Name or Description: TURNPIKE 89S MILE MARKER


Incident Location: Address: City: TURNPIKE Zip: USNG: 17RNK8237437202


Coordinates: Lat: 26.55308, Long: -80.173


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Gean, Palm Beach EM |Call Back Number 1: 561-712-6428 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Name: Palm Beach FR |Call Back Number 1: 561-712-6550 |Address:


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Number of vehicles involved: 1


Type(s) of vehicles: Box Truck


Fire: Yes


Hazardous materials onboard: Unknown


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


Road Closure or DOT Issue


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


This situation is: Active


Description: Road Closure or DOT Issue


Roadway Name and/or number: FL Turnpike


At: Mile Marker


Mile Marker: 89


What department/agency directed the closure: Palm Beach FR and FHP


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Total source/container volume: 300 gallons


Quantity released: 300 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Vehicle fire


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: Yes


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown


Notification 03/15/2017-09:15 / DEM-Annett


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