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Fuel Spill Incident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
Summary: A fuel spill occurred at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, involving a collision between a tug and a fuel truck. The incident resulted in fuel leaking onto the ground at or near the ECHO 41-42 ramp. Multiple fire and hazmat units were dispatched to the scene, with operations centered around 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway, near the Jay and Juliet taxiways. The spill was estimated to be about a quarter tank, approximately $2,000 worth of fuel. Emergency crews coordinated containment and cleanup, with ongoing updates and location confirmations throughout the event.
  1. Final Location and Incident Confirmation
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  2. Containment Efforts and Updates
    00:56

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  3. Additional Units and Ongoing Response
    01:26

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  4. Location and Spill Confirmation
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  5. Alarm Upgraded and Hazmat Requested
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  6. Units Dispatched
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  7. Location Confirmation
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  8. Initial Report of Fuel Spill
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