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Gulf Cupeco Facility

San Juan, Puerto Rico        2009-Oct-23

USCG in San Juan, Puerto Rico reported that the oil storage facility associated with a pipeline Gulf Cupeco had 5 of about 16 tanks on fire. The tanks contain gasoline and diesel fuel. The cause of the fire was unknown at time of the report. NOAA was asked to help assess hazards associated with the fires and smoke.

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USCG public affairs press info 2009-Oct-23
latest news report 2009-Oct-23
BNO News Story 2009-Oct-23
link to news release 2009-Oct-23

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EPA SITREP Update 2009-Oct-23

Incident Details

Spill, potential spill, or other: Oil Spill
Cause of incident: Fire / Explosion
Products of concern: gasoline and diesel

Latitude (approximate): 18° 24.98' North
Longitude (approximate): 66° 7.96' West

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