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3,000 Gallons of Fuel Spill Threatens Elwha River

7/21/2025

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Story summary

A tanker truck overturned in Indian Creek, Clallam County, unleashing around 3,000 gallons of fuel into this vital tributary of the Elwha River. As Port Angeles residents grapple with water restrictions due to halted treatment operations, cleanup crews race against time to contain the spill, while health officials vigilantly assess water safety.

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Story summary

A tanker truck overturned in Indian Creek, Clallam County, unleashing around 3,000 gallons of fuel into this vital tributary of the Elwha River. As Port Angeles residents grapple with water restrictions due to halted treatment operations, cleanup crews race against time to contain the spill, while health officials vigilantly assess water safety.