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DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17728]
Release ID 17728  Release Date/Time 8/31/2026 2:15:00 PM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 9/1/2026 7:30:00 AM 
Release Location UNDER A RANCHER HOME @ 8 FAIRFIELD RD. CLAYMONT, DE 19703 
Facility ID & Name 6017 PRIVATE RESIDENCE  Facility Address 8 FAIRFIELD RD.
CLAYMONT, DE 19703
 
Substance Released FUEL OIL, [NO. 2]  Release Duration Continuous 
Estimated Quantity N/A 
Released To
Additional Information A HOME HEATING OIL TANK LEAKED UNKNOWN AMOUNTS OF FUEL OIL #2. THE TANK WAS 275 GALLONS AND NEVER USED. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW MUCH OIL THE TANK CONTAINED. THE OIL LEAKED INTO THE SOIL UNDER THE HOME. 
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.) FUEL OIL, [NO. 2] The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. INHALATION causes headache and slight giddiness. INGESTION causes nausea, vomiting, and cramping; depression of central nervous system ranging from mild headache to anesthesia, coma, and death; pulmonary irritation secondary to exhalation of solvent; signs of kidney and liver damage may be delayed. ASPIRATION causes severe lung irritation with coughing, gagging, dyspnea, substernal distress, and rapidly developing pulmonary edema; later, signs of bronchopneumonia and pneumonitis; acute onset of central nervous system excitement followed by depression. (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.) FUEL OIL, [NO. 2] The following chemical information was taken from the CAMEO Chemical database. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting. ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; administer oxygen; seek medical attention. EYES: wash with copious quantity of water. SKIN: remove solvent by wiping and wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999) 
Precautions Recommended None  Public Notified? NO 
Facility Contact Name: N/A  Facility Contact Phone: N/A 
Facility Contact Email: N/A  Status Final 



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