MARCH 13, 2015
BURKE COUNTY, ND
Officials are reporting a brine and oil release in Burke
County.
The state health department says 60 barrels (about 2,000
gallons) of brine and five barrels of oil were spilled about 10 miles southwest
of Bowbells and impacted a tributary of Stony Creek.
Impacted water has been diked to prevent further runoff
downstream.
Health inspectors are on scene to monitor cleanup.