
UPDATE: Christian Co. oil spill caused by lightning strike
Aug 13, 2025 · CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Christian County Sheriff’s Office said lightning struck a tank battery, which led to the oil spill in Mosquito Creek Tuesday evening. A …
Hazardous Materials Spills Searchable Database - Illinois.gov
Incidents involving hazardous materials within Illinois are reported to IEMA. Citizens can search for these reports by incident number, city, county, street address or date.
Oil spill | Definition, Causes, Effects, List, & Facts ...
Dec 19, 2025 · Oil spill, leakage of petroleum onto the surface of a large body of water. Oceanic oil spills became a major environmental problem in the 1960s, chiefly as a result of intensified …
Oil spills | AP News
Oil spills Preliminary findings show a fatigue crack caused a Keystone Pipeline oil spill in North Dakota The operator of the Keystone Pipeline says preliminary findings indicate a fatigue …
Oil spill - Wikipedia
An oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially the marine ecosystem, due to human activity, and is a form of pollution. The term is usually given …
Oil spills - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Feb 25, 2025 · Oil is an ancient fossil fuel that we use to heat our homes, generate electricity, and power large sectors of our economy. But when oil accidentally spills into the ocean, it can …
Record $9.6 Million Fine for Third Coast After Substantial ...
Jan 5, 2026 · Record $9.6 Million Fine for Third Coast After Substantial Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico Pipeline safety regulators on Monday assessed their largest fine ever against the …