U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
POLLUTION/SITUATION REPORT
SIMMONS CREEK RAILROAD FIRE - Removal Polrep
Initial and Final Removal Polrep
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Region IV
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Subject:
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POLREP #1
INITIAL/FINAL
SIMMONS CREEK RAILROAD FIRE
Jackson, AL
Latitude: 31.5508915 Longitude: -87.7674580
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To:
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From:
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Dean Ullock, On Scene Coordinator
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Date:
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1/15/2010
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Reporting Period:
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01/15/2010
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1. Introduction
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1.1 Background
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CERCLA/OPA |
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Emergency |
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Incident Category: |
Removal Action |
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NPL Status: |
Non NPL |
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Mobilization Date: |
1/13/2010 |
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Start Date: |
1/13/2010 |
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Demob Date: |
1/14/2010 |
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Completion Date: |
1/14/2010 |
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1.1.1 Incident Category
Emergency Response
1.1.2 Site Description
Railroad Tracks used by Northfolk Southern
1.1.2.1 Location
CLARKE County, ALABAMA near Jackson, AL
Fire occurred near Railroad Mile Post MB 79.1
N 31 32. 944'
W 087 46. 038'
1.1.2.2 Description of Threat
Diesel Fuel upon Simmons Creek and Bassett Creek.
1.1.3 Preliminary Removal Assessment/Removal Site Inspection Results
An estimated 24,000 gallons of diesel fuel was consumed in the blaze. No other HAZMAT involved.
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2. Current Activities
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2.1 Operations Section
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2.1.1 Narrative
At 0116hrs on 1/13/2010, Norfolk Southern reported three train engines caught fire near Jackson, Alabama, while attempting to avoid a fire that had been started by work being conducted on the track. Clarke County EMA reported that the incident was in a remote location and local fire departments were unable to move equipment in to fight the fire. The engines had stopped on a trestle bridge over Simmons Creek. Norfolk Southern contracted USES to establish boom and collection points along Bassett Creek (the total capacity of each engine’s fuel tank is 8,000 gallons of diesel) but no release could be confirmed during the night. EPA OSC Mobile, AL Outpost, Dean Ullock, was dispatched to the scene to support ADEM and oversee response operations.
2.1.2 Response Actions to Date
OSC Ullock responded to the scene early on the morning of 01/13/2010. OSC Ullock immediately joined the Unified Command which was comprised of Senior Representatives of Norfolk Southern RR, Clarke County EMA and the ADEM. OSC Ullock was provided a thorough incident brief. After observing the effects of the fire on Simmons Creek and the surrounding area beneath the trestle, OSC Ullock then issued NS reps.a NOFI. NS committed to maintain their OSRO Contractor @ 10-15 personnel for the duration of the locomotive recovery and preform all necessary remediation actions required by EPA and the State of Alabama. As a precaution the OSRO, under the direction of the State OSC and EPA, set 7 boom sets along Simmons Creek (6ea.) and Bassett Creek (1 ea.) Immediately proceeding the fire, a very small amount of oily ash and soot was present upon the creek. As this materials slowly accumilates, it is being gathered using sorbent booms and pads, and manual labor and will be dispoed of accordingly.
2.1.4 Progress Metrics
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2.2 Planning Section
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2.2.1 Anticipated Activities
Continued recovery of the three burned locomotives, rebuilding of the railroad bed and track and ultinmate reopening of the track.
2.2.1.1 Planned Response Activities
Emergency Reponse phase is complete.
2.2.1.2 Next Steps
Compile a remediation "punchlist" on conduct walkthrough of Site with OSRO, ADEM and Norfolk Southern reps.
2.2.2 Issues
No issues at this time.
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2.3 Logistics Section
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N/A
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2.4 Finance Section
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No information available at this time.
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2.5 Other Command Staff
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2.5.1 Safety Officer
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2.6 Liaison Officer
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2.7 Information Officer
2.7.1 Public Information Officer
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2.7.2 Community Involvement Coordinator
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3. Participating Entities
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3.1 Unified Command
Members of the Unified Command for the Emergency Response phase of this incident are Norfolk Southern Railroad, the ADEM, Clarke County EMA Director.
3.2 Cooperating Agencies
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4. Personnel On Site
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1 ea. EPA OSC
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5. Definition of Terms
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6. Additional sources of information
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6.1 Internet location of additional information/report
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6.2 Reporting Schedule
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7. Situational Reference Materials
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N/A
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