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Ohio Mayor Addresses Kerosene Spill Impact on Wildlife

5/23/2025

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In Whitehall, Ohio, Mayor Michael Bivens reassured the community that the recent 2,500-gallon kerosene spill from GFL Environmental is not an immediate health threat. However, the tragedy struck as a mother duck and her ducklings lost their lives, covered in the toxic substance. The Ohio EPA is actively investigating the spill's effects on local waterways and wildlife, while cleanup efforts continue.

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Story summary

In Whitehall, Ohio, Mayor Michael Bivens reassured the community that the recent 2,500-gallon kerosene spill from GFL Environmental is not an immediate health threat. However, the tragedy struck as a mother duck and her ducklings lost their lives, covered in the toxic substance. The Ohio EPA is actively investigating the spill's effects on local waterways and wildlife, while cleanup efforts continue.