Oil spill - Haberfield

Published: 03 Aug 2020 09:13am

Just before 9.15am this morning HAZMAT crews Fire and Rescue NSW were called to reports of an oil spill in Haberfield.

Crews arrived on scene a short time later and discovered a large amount of oil moving along the surface of Hawthorne Canal on Marion St.

HAZMAT crews were able to install a boom in the water to contain the spill and prevent it from spreading any further.

The incident is currently being investigated by Inner West Council.

Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm

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Stations nearby

ASHFIELD Fire Station

16 Victoria Street, Ashfield NSW 2131

LEICHHARDT Fire Station

1 Marion Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040

BURWOOD Fire Station

12b Livingstone Street, Burwood NSW 2134