Emergency crews are responding to an oil spill that entered the Allegheny River in Warren.
According to officials at the scene, conservation officers and emergency responders are working near the Department of Public Works garage on Elm Street to contain and clean up the spill.
The river’s elevated water levels have added urgency to the response, as crews work to prevent the oil from spreading farther downstream.
Officials say they acted quickly after the spill was discovered. The release involved a couple of barrels of oil, though only a fraction of that reached the Allegheny River. The incident appears to have been caused by an issue while oil was being loaded from a storage tank. The exact cause remains under investigation.
Cleanup efforts remain underway as responders work to minimize environmental impacts and protect the river.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.