WILMINGTON, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Cleanup efforts are underway after a pipe ruptured and leaked oil near the marina in Wilmington early Thursday morning.
The incident unfolded on Anchorage Road near the Island Yacht Marina. The U.S. Coast Guard says it responded to reports of a ruptured pipe just before 5 a.m., leaking a mixture of water and oil.
Initial reports suggested that liquid spilled into the marina, but officials later said they didn’t observe any pollution on the water. However, some soil and vegetation in the area was impacted.
AIR7 was over the scene where there was a large amount of the substance spilled on the road. The rupture was secured a short time after.
The Coast Coast will conduct an assessment to determine how much of the mixture spilled. Officials said that no oiled wildlife has been observed.
Some who live in the are described a hectic scene but said they were appreciative of prompt response by officials.
Evacuation orders were issued for live-aboard boats at several of the nearby docks as a precaution, but they have since been lifted. No injuries were reported.
Two contracted clean-up crews were working to clear the spill.
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