Marine / Work ongoing to trace source of oil spill in Lerwick
Traces of oil were reported flowing into the sea from a burn near the Lerwick Power Station on Thursday. A boom has been deployed to stop more oil entering the water.
Lerwick Port Authority harbourmaster Captain Alexander Simpson said work is ongoing with the likes of SEPA and Scottish Water as well as other stakeholders in the area to trace the source.
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