Large-scale oil spills reported at U.S. military bases in S. Korea
About 11,000 gallons, or some 41,600 liters, of fighter jet fuel were leaked from a fuel tank at a major U.S. Air Force base in Gunsan, around 180 km south of the capital Seoul, Yonhap said, citing the U.S. Forces Korea. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Two significant oil spills recently occurred at U.S. military bases in South Korea, with details reported by Yonhap news agency. The incidents involved substantial leaks of jet fuel, prompting investigations and containment efforts.
- Approximately 11,000 gallons (41,600 liters) of fighter jet fuel leaked from a tank at a U.S. Air Force base in Gunsan.
- The 8th fighter wing of the U.S. Air Force stated measures were taken to contain and remediate pollutants, assuring no immediate risk to residents.
- An unknown volume of fuel also leaked on February 5 at another U.S. Air Force base in Osan.
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