Oil Spill on Pushaw Lake

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The Glenburn Fire Department, in coordination with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, is aware of an oil spill on Pushaw Lake near Lakeside Landing.

The Maine DEP has performed a site evaluation of the spill.

From the Glenburn Fire Department:

Environmental spills can be complex, particularly during winter conditions with freezing temperatures, ice, and snowfall. Pushaw Lake is an important natural resource for our community. Incidents like this serve as a reminder that early notification of spills or environmental concerns helps support timely response efforts and protection of: water quality, wildlife and shoreline and recreational access.

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