NDRRMC: Oil spill affects Misamis Oriental mangrove

An oil spill occurred at the depot of Petron in Tagoloan in Misamis Oriental early Tuesday, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Wednesday.

 

In its 8 a.m. report, the NDRRMC said the incident at 3 a.m. at Bgy. Casinglot spilled five drums of gasoline in the nearby mangrove area.

 

"Petron personnel, while conducting product transfer operations, did not notice that the valve going to the canal was slightly opened, consequently spilling gasoline to the nearby mangrove area. The valve was immediately closed upon discovery," it said.

 

Coast Guard personnel rushed to the area and conducted cleanup operations until 2:45 p.m. Tuesday.

 

They also warned residents not to use open flame for the moment.

 

Petron was issued an Inspection-Apprehension Report (IAR) for failing to notify the Coast Guard of the incident.

 

"The depot superintendent is ordered to appear before the IAR officer within 10 days from receipt of the IAR," the NDRRMC said. –KG, GMA News