Sanikiluaq Community Returns Following Gasoline Spill Incident
Monday, 22 July 2024, 23:40
Evacuation Lifted in Sanikiluaq
Residents can return after an incident involving a gasoline leak. The deputy Environment minister of Nunavut, Yvonne Niego, confirmed that the community was instructed to evacuate due to the spill.
Details of the Gasoline Spill
Approximately 5,000 litres of motor fuel were leaked from the local fuel tank farm.
Community Safety Measures
- Cleanup operations are currently in progress.
- The government's priority is the community's safety.
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