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DNREC : DERNS : Recent Releases : Environmental Release Detail [17734]
Release ID 17734  Release Date/Time 9/11/2026 4:30:00 PM 
Extremely Hazardous NO  Report Date/Time 9/11/2026 4:35:00 PM 
Release Location Dover Air Force Base, 26th Street-Building 758, Dover, DE 
Facility ID & Name 1161 DOVER AIR FORCE BASE  Facility Address BAYSIDE DRIVE AT BERGOLD ROAD
DOVER, DE 19902  
Substance Released JET FUELS, [JP-4]  Release Duration At Least 5 minutes 
Estimated Quantity Less Than 70.00 Gallons 
Released To
Additional Information Approximately 70 gallons of jet fuel spilled from a fuel hydrant hose during a routine fuel transfer. The spill was immediately and properly remediated by DAFB emergency crews.  
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-4] 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-4] 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: Jason Beck  Facility Contact Phone:  
Facility Contact Email:   Status Final 



    

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