Emergency Responders Tackle Significant Fuel Spill in Avenel Creek

January 07, 2026 | Avenel, NJ

Emergency responders are on the scene addressing a major fuel spill in a creek near 21 Engelhard Ave. in Avenel, N.J. Fire department personnel have arrived and are deploying containment booms to prevent the fuel from spreading further. Haz-Mat teams have also been dispatched to help with cleanup and assessment of the incident.

Fire Department On Scene w/ a fuel spill in the creek. Deploying booms. Hazardous Materials e/r.

The spill was reported on Jan. 7 at approximately 4:33 p.m.

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