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On 24-Jun-2021, sector anchorage reported that sheen was discovered while digging a hole in a gravel pad at…

Savoonga Fuel Sheen; Savoonga, Ak · Savoonga, Ak · NOAAORR-10302

issued
2021-06-24 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2021-07-08 00:00Z
self-cancels
2021-07-08 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Bering Sea
position
63.695, -170.474
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Savoonga Fuel Sheen; Savoonga, AK.
Savoonga, AK.
1. On 24-Jun-2021, Sector Anchorage reported that sheen was discovered while digging a hole in a gravel pad at the water treatment plant in Savoonga. Sheening was also observed on a nearby stream. A fish kill of at least 30-40 sculpin has been observed. Sector is requesting NOAA phone support at this time.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 20000 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 63.695N 170.474W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10302: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10302

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