Aurora I-70 Fuel Spill

On August, 15th, 2022 at approximately 08:33 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a large fuel spill at westbound I-70, west of E-470. Engine 12 arrived to a 3600 gallon tanker with a puncture to the tank, releasing ethanol from its container. The tank was quickly plugged and the tank was offloaded to another transporting container. No injuries were reported.

Units on scene:

Aurora: Battalion Chief 1, Battalion Chief 3, Fleet 2, Engine 12, Engine 2, Ladder 2, Engine 17 & Hazmat 2

Sable Allura Fire Rescue: Tender 441

Falck: Medic 102

Aurora Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado State Patrol Hazardous Materials Team & Colorado Department of Transportation