Diesel Spill Scotch Creek
Last updated on May 6, 2026Disclaimer:
- Information provided is based on reports received by Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR).
- Information provided is considered to be current at the time of posting, but is subject to change.
Incident description
| Incident Date | May 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Name | DGIR: 261702 |
| Source | Transfer Operation |
| Nearest Community | Scotch Creek, B.C. |
| Spilled Content | Diesel |
| Who is involved |
Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV), Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Interior Health, First Nation health Authority (FNHA), Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw (Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band) |
Response phase details
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Most recent updates
May 6
On the night of May 5, the Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV) received a report of a diesel spill at a Co-op cardlock fueling station in Scotch Creek, B.C.
The spill occurred during fuel delivery operations. The estimated volume of released material is 15 000 liters.
A response contractor and environmental consultant have been retained by the fuel transport company.
The response contractor initiated onsite response on the night of May 5. The environmental consultant is mobilizing to the site.
Onsite response actions continue today, May 6.
An ENV Response Officer is attending the site today.
ENV continues to monitor response actions.
Further updates will be made when more information is available.