Following a diesel spill in Sunapee Harbor in New Hampshire, the Sunapee Fire Department announced a possible closure for three days as land and water cleanup efforts continue.
Residents are currently advised to stay away from the area as the Sunapee Fire, Newbury Fire and the state Department of Environmental Services work to contain the spill.
The incident was announced via the Sunapee Fire Department’s Facebook page on Saturday and the port has been closed ever since.
There is no continued threat to the public or Sunapee’s water supply, and port businesses will remain open and operate as usual, officials said.
Sunapee boaters are encouraged to enter the lake via the George Mills boat launch or other nearby spaces until Sunapee Harbor reopens.
As of Monday, residents are being warned to prepare for a 3-day closure and are urged to continue to check the fire department’s website and social media pages for updates. The source of the spill was not clear from statements from the Sunapee Fire Department.
