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DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17717]
Release ID 17717  Release Date/Time 8/13/2026 4:30:00 AM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 8/13/2026 4:56:00 AM 
Release Location DAFB- Bulk Fuel Facility 
Facility ID & Name 5626 Dover Air Force Base  Facility Address 442 13Th Street
Dover, DE 19901  
Substance Released JET FUEL- Jet A  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity Equal To 100.00 Gallons 
Released To
Additional Information Approximately 100 gallons of Jet A, Jet Fuel spilled at the Dover Air Force Base Bulk Fuel Facility. The spill spread across concrete and grass in the area of the facility. The spill was cleaned up by the bases spill response team with the Civil Engineering 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-5] 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-5] 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: Dover Air Force Base  Facility Contact Phone:  
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



    

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