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Petroleum product leaks into the Ohio River in Jefferson County - WTRF

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Petroleum product leaks into the Ohio River in Jefferson County | WTRF

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — Emergency management officials report that a petroleum product has leaked into the Ohio River near Pottery Addition.

According to Jefferson County 911, a smell of gas was reported Friday night at around 8:40 p.m.

Fire departments arrived on scene to determine the cause, which is believed to be a culvert leaking toward the river.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Brooke County Emergency Management Agency and the Coast Guard have all been notified.

The Jefferson County EMA Director will be meeting with EPA officials on Saturday.

7News will bring you more information as the situation develops.

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