700 gallons of diesel fuel spill near Palm Springs International Airport

Approximately 700 gallons of diesel fuel were spilled at a Palm Springs gas station Wednesday afternoon.

The Palm Springs Fire Department and  Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting were called to the scene, which is located on the 100 block of Gene Autry.

Fire officials said the fuel leak was mitigated and Riverside County Environmental Health is currently en route for clean up measures.

PSFD posted a video of crews right outside Atlantic Aviation, which is right next to the Palm Springs International Airport.

ALERT- PS Fire and ARFF units are currently on scene of the 100 block of Gene Autry for a diesel fuel spill, approximately 700 gallons. Fuel leak has been mitigated and Riverside County Environmental Health is currently enroute for clean up measures. pic.twitter.com/0fZ5OR1gXB

— Palm Springs Fire Department (@PalmSpringsFire) February 18, 2021

Capt. Nathan Gunkel said an "equipment failure'' resulted in the spill while a refueling truck operator was pumping diesel into the station's reservoirs.

The spill was contained before it could reach Gene Autry Trail, he said.

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