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Oil Spill Threatens Remote California Creek Ahead of Storm
20 Nov
Summary
- Roughly 420 gallons of crude oil spilled into a remote tributary.
- Cleanup efforts are racing against an approaching storm.
- The spill occurred in a wooded area near Ojai, Ventura County.
A significant oil spill has occurred in a remote, wooded area of Ventura County, California, where approximately 420 gallons of crude oil contaminated a tributary of Sisar Creek near Ojai. Cleanup operations commenced on Wednesday, with crews working diligently to mitigate the environmental impact before severe weather arrives.
The spill originated from a damaged storage tank owned by Carbon California. The company is cooperating with state and local agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Ventura County Sheriff's Department, in a unified command to address the incident. Responders are using absorbent booms and pumping to remove the oil from the waterway.
Despite the challenging terrain and the looming storm, officials are focused on a swift cleanup to prevent harm to wildlife and the environment. Air quality tests are being conducted as part of the safety measures. The full extent of the spill and recovery efforts will be reported as cleanup progresses, with operations set to continue until environmental endpoints are met.
