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Spill in Gorge Creek was kerosene, Esquimalt says

A substance discovered in Gorge Creek Nov. 30 has been identified as kerosene. While trace amounts remain near the outfall that feeds the creek, the cleanup is expected to wind down during the coming week.

A substance discovered in Gorge Creek Nov. 30 has been identified as kerosene.

While trace amounts remain near the outfall that feeds the creek, the cleanup is expected to wind down during the coming week. It does not appear that any wildlife has been affected, said Jeff Miller, Esquimalt’s director of engineering and public works.

“Our crews have been down there on a daily basis and we haven’t seen any animals in distress,” he said.

Esquimalt crews have traced the spill back to the Colville Road/Carrie Street area, and have determined it was caused by a one-time illegal discharge into a manhole. Anyone who saw something that could be related to that incident or other instances of dumping is asked to call Esquimalt at 250-414-7108.

Gorge Creek empties into the Gorge Waterway near Kinsmen Gorge Park and the foot of Sioux Place.