Significant Diesel Fuel Spill in Nantucket Harbor Prompts Immediate Response

NANTUCKET, MA, August 28, 2023 – Authorities in Nantucket are currently responding to a significant diesel fuel spill in the marina of Nantucket Harbor. The spill was reported at the Nantucket Boat Basin along Straight Wharf.

The Nantucket Harbormaster staff, local Fire Department, and Coast Guard personnel have all been dispatched to the scene to manage the situation. Measures are being taken to contain the spill and assess the environmental impact.

Further information regarding the source of the spill and the extent of its effects are yet to be confirmed. Authorities urge the public to avoid the area until the all-clear signal is given. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.