EPA Confirms No Threats Following Akron Oil Spill

An oil spill in the Little Cuyahoga River near the intersection of East Market Street and Massillon Road in Akron has been confirmed, with authorities stating that no drinking water sources or wildlife were harmed. The spill, estimated to involve less than 100 gallons of oil, originated from a vacant industrial building and was quickly contained by crews from the Akron Fire Department and the EPA. Initial reports did not identify the source of the spill, leading to ongoing investigations by the EPA. Firefighters were alerted to the situation on Saturday afternoon, and Hazmat teams were dispatched to manage the containment efforts. As of Sunday, crews remained on-site to monitor the situation. The EPA continues to work with local authorities and property owners to address the incident.