West Wildwood Vol. FD responded to 627 W. Poplar Avenue for a Haz-Mat assignment. On arrival, the fire department found multiple plastic drums leaking. The largest at 55 gal with two cracks, was leaking petroleum liquid and had been for some time. The ground around it and the grassy area near the bay were saturated with the kerosene. Due to the amount of the leak, Cape May County CBRNE was notified. CMC CBRNE arrived and assessed the scene. WWFD assisted CBRNE with securing the area. Wildwood Crest Rescue was dispatched for containment equipment. The leak was stopped and contained. New Jersey DEP was notified and responding. Scene secured, WWFD cleared.
Assisting on scene: West Wildwood Code Enforcement, West Wildwood PD
