A Unified Command continues to work to contain the diesel spill following a fire on the yacht “The Admiral” in Marina del Rey, California. The incident, which began Wednesday night, involved a 105-foot yacht, quickly mobilizing U.S. Coast Guard and environmental crews to contain the fuel spill.
About the oil spill
The vessel caught fire around 8:30 p.m., prompting a major emergency operation to prevent further damage to the local ecosystem. “Our team was able to react quickly from controlling the fire to activating the spill response,” said Stacey L. Crecy, Coast Guard Captain. Thanks to immediate actions, more than 2,000 feet of floating booms were deployed to contain the diesel leak.
So far, the environmental impact has been limited, noted Christian Corbo, state coordinator for CDFW-OSPR.“We have not detected damage to sensitive sites or protected species,” he stated. However, authorities maintain constant monitoring of the area, including air quality, to avoid possible risks.
The affected area will continue to be monitored in the coming hours, while cleanup and recovery efforts continue. Authorities have also alerted the community about the importance of reporting any sightings of affected wildlife.
Ongoing interventions and public safety
While the incident has generated concern among nearby residents, authorities confirm that there is no immediate danger to public health. Specialized teams have remained on the scene to ensure that the fuel spill is fuel spill does not spill does not spread to other areas of the California coast.
The community is called upon to remain alert and report any findings of affected animals, without attempting to handle them for their safety. Cleanup operations are expected to continue over the next few days, with ongoing environmental impact assessment.
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Source and Photos: U.S. Coast Guard