Florida warns of widespread fuel contamination as storm approaches
- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has issued an alert warning residents about potential widespread fuel contamination along the Gulf Coast due to a "human error" made by Citgo workers. This contamination occurred when diesel and gasoline were mistakenly swapped in a shipment to over two dozen Citgo-supplied gas stations.
- The affected gas stations, which include locations from Fort Myers to Brooksville, have been directed to halt fuel sales until the contaminated fuel is replaced and tanks are thoroughly cleaned.
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As Idalia nears, Florida officials warn of 'potentially widespread' gas contamination: What to know
Florida officials are warning drivers of potential fuel contamination at dozens of gas stations on the Gulf Coast as residents brace for the landfall later this week of Tropical Storm Idalia. On Monday, Idalia was near the coast of Cuba and on a potential track to come ashore as a hurricane in the southern U.S. in the coming days, the National Hurricane Center said. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said late Sunday tha…
Florida warns of potentially widespread fuel contamination as Idalia approaches
Florida warned Sunday of potentially widespread fuel contamination at Tampa-area gas stations as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches the state. Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said human error may have caused the potential contamination of fuel at nearly 30 gas stations in the Tampa area. Fuel from the stations — supplied by Citgo —…
Florida Officials Issue Warning Over ‘Potentially Widespread Fuel Contamination’ Ahead Of Storm Idalia’s Arrival
Florida officials issued a warning on Sunday that several gas stations had received contaminated gas, leading to a "potentially widespread fuel contamination."
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