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Firefighters respond to oil spill at Greka oil facility near Casmalia

Published November 6, 2019 11:22 am

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Firefighters responded to an oil spill in the Santa Maria Valley Wednesday.

Santa Barbara County firefighters say eight to 10 barrels of crude oil were released from a half-inch line at 5080 Black Road, a Greka oil facility just north of the community of Casmalia.

Firefighters said the line was shut down and no waterways were impacted.

The fire department said the spill had been contained.

Oil spill, 5080 Black Rd, Santa Maria Valley. 8-10 barrels of crude released from a 1/2 inch line. Line is shut down. All oil contained in secondary containment. No waterways affected. All notifications have been made.Mitigation underway. @EliasonMike @YourFireChief pic.twitter.com/Vdznkkmeuq
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) November 6, 2019

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