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Pipeline Gasoline Spill; Galveston Bay

Galveston Bay | 2011-Feb-24

Initial Notification: A gasoline release of estimated 6000 Bbls was released from a ruptured pipeline in Texas City, TX. Reports are the gasoline is entering a creek that feeds to Galveston Bay. Responders are on scene. NOAA SSC is standing by to assist if requested.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Pipeline
Products of concern:gasoline
Total amount at risk of spill: 6000 barrels
Latitude (approximate): 29° 18.11′ North
Longitude (approximate): 94° 48.00′ West