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Release ID 17689  Release Date/Time 6/12/2026 11:45:00 PM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 6/12/2026 11:45:00 PM 
Release Location 758 ORLY STREET, BUILDING 758 DOVER, DE 19901 
Facility ID & Name 5977 DOVER AIR FORCE BASE  Facility Address 758 ORLY STREET
DOVER, DE 19901  
Substance Released JET FUELS, [JP-1]  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity Equal To 200.00 GALLONS 
Released To
Additional Information Approximately 200 gallons of Jet-A Fuel was released onto the ground at Dover Air Force Base, area of Building 758, from equipment failure in a fuel tank line. Release was contained and cleaned by on base Fire Department and fuel team.  
Health Risks: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.) JET FUELS, [JP-1] The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. Vapor causes slight irritation of eyes and nose. Liquid irritates stomach; if taken into lungs causes coughing, distress, and rapidly developing pulmonary edema. (USCG, 1999) 
Medical Attention: (Information provided here may be from the Cameo Chemical database and may or may not pertain to this specific release. It is provided as a precaution only.) JET FUELS, [JP-1] The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; administer oxygen; call a doctor. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; call a doctor. EYES: wash with plenty of water. SKIN: wipe off and wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999) 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? NO 
Facility Contact Name: Doulgas Zieters  Facility Contact Phone: 302-677-4753 
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



    

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