{"id":502871,"date":"2026-03-04T08:41:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T08:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/502871\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T08:41:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T08:41:07","slug":"klamath-county-tackles-illegal-oil-spills-urges-public-assistance-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/502871\/","title":{"rendered":"Klamath County tackles illegal oil spills, urges public assistance | Local"},"content":{"rendered":"

KLAMATH FALLS, Calif. — The Klamath County Sheriff’s Department and Public Works were called on Sunday, March 1, to address illegal dumping of used oil on Old Fort Road. Both departments responded promptly and managed the cleanup.<\/p>\n

According to the Klamath County Sheriff’s Department, approximately 130 gallons of used oil were properly disposed of at the landfill. This follows a similar incident that occurred on Cross Road the previous week.<\/p>\n

Authorities are urging anyone with information about these incidents to contact the Klamath County Sheriff’s Department.<\/p>\n

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