SEATTLE, Wash. — The U.S. Coast Guard says diesel is spilling into Seattle’s Salmon Bay.
The Coast Guard says it is working with WA Ecology to determine the cause of the spill and minimize the amount of pollution it causes.
The spill happened east of the Ballard Locks.
No word on how much diesel has spilled into the water at this time.
The Coast Guard says crews are using absorbent pads to collect some of the diesel from the water.
A photo shared online by the Coast Guard shows an oily sheen on the water near a series of boats in the bay.
#USCG crews are on-scene responding to a diesel spill in Salmon Bay in Seattle. We are working alongside our WA Ecology partners to mitigate the effects of the pollution and find the source. pic.twitter.com/n6seqeck0f
— USCGPacificNorthwest (@USCGPacificNW) April 10, 2025
#UPDATE USCG and WA Dept. of Ecology crews continue to monitor the pollution in Salmon Bay east of the Ballard Locks. Responders placed absorbent pads to collect some of the product and have sampled the water in the nearby area. Some of the sheening has dissipated w/ the rain. pic.twitter.com/dNTy2Zm4XQ
— USCGPacificNorthwest (@USCGPacificNW) April 10, 2025
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