ExxonMobil pipeline leak into Yellowstone River forces evacuations
Posted by feww on July 3, 2011
Crude oil spill from an ExxonMobil pipeline into Montana’s Yellowstone River forces evacuations of nearby residents: Report
The spill came from a crude oil pipeline that runs from Silver Tip to Billings, Montana, according to the ExxonMobil Pipeline Company.
Nearby residents in Laurel, Montana, were evacuated in the early hours the morning but were allowed to return to their homes later in the morning, according to Laurel City Fire and Ambulance services.
“Evacuation orders for all of Yellowstone County have been lifted,” the emergency services spokesman said.
The Yellowstone Falls in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Yellowstone River, a major tributary of the Missouri River, is about 1,120km (~700 miles) long and runs in the western United States. The river and its tributaries drain a wide area stretching from the Rocky Mountains across southern Montana and northern Wyoming. Photo credit: Scott Catron, GNU license. Click image to enlarge.
Cause of Rupture, Size of Rupture UNKNOWN!!
“Exxon said the cause of the rupture was not yet known and it was unclear how much oil had been released,” a report quoted the company as saying.
“We recognize the seriousness of this incident and are working hard to address it,” the company said.
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