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Major incident at Poole Harbour after 200-barrel fluid leak Major incident at Poole Harbour after 200-barrel fluid leak
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Poole Harbour Commissioners said an oil spill plan had been activatedPoole Harbour Commissioners said an oil spill plan had been activated
A major incident has been declared after about 200 barrels of reservoir fluid including oil leaked into the water at Poole Harbour in Dorset.A major incident has been declared after about 200 barrels of reservoir fluid including oil leaked into the water at Poole Harbour in Dorset.
Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) said a leak occurred at a pipeline operated by Perenco, under Owers Bay on Sunday.Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) said a leak occurred at a pipeline operated by Perenco, under Owers Bay on Sunday.
Members of the public have been urged not to swim at Poole Harbour or the surrounding area until further notice.Members of the public have been urged not to swim at Poole Harbour or the surrounding area until further notice.
Perenco said a "full investigation" would be carried out into what had happened.Perenco said a "full investigation" would be carried out into what had happened.
Poole is the largest natural harbour in Europe and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSI) which is home to a range of wading birds.Poole is the largest natural harbour in Europe and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSI) which is home to a range of wading birds.
In a statement PHC said: "It is estimated that approximately 200 barrels of reservoir fluid has been released into the water column in Poole Harbour.In a statement PHC said: "It is estimated that approximately 200 barrels of reservoir fluid has been released into the water column in Poole Harbour.
"Anyone who has come into contact with the spill should wash immediately with soap and water. If eyes have come into contact with the spill, they should be rinsed with water.""Anyone who has come into contact with the spill should wash immediately with soap and water. If eyes have come into contact with the spill, they should be rinsed with water."
'Extremely serious matter''Extremely serious matter'
It added it had activated its oil spill plan and the pipeline had been shut down, with booms placed on either side of the leak.It added it had activated its oil spill plan and the pipeline had been shut down, with booms placed on either side of the leak.
Companies specialising in oil spill response have also been mobilised, according to PHC.Companies specialising in oil spill response have also been mobilised, according to PHC.
Perenco said its incident management team had been activated immediately to stop the leak and a clean-up operation was under way.Perenco said its incident management team had been activated immediately to stop the leak and a clean-up operation was under way.
Franck Dy, Perenco UK's Wytch Farm general manager, said: "Any spill is an extremely serious matter and a full investigation will be launched to ascertain what happened in Poole Harbour.Franck Dy, Perenco UK's Wytch Farm general manager, said: "Any spill is an extremely serious matter and a full investigation will be launched to ascertain what happened in Poole Harbour.
"It is important to stress that the situation is under control, with the discharge of fluids having been stopped and the spill is being contained.""It is important to stress that the situation is under control, with the discharge of fluids having been stopped and the spill is being contained."
Wytch Farm oil field is one of Europe's largest onshore oil fields Oil was pictured on the surface of the water at Poole Harbour earlier
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, said it was "working as part of a multi-agency response to the major incident declared this afternoon".Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, said it was "working as part of a multi-agency response to the major incident declared this afternoon".
In a statement on Twitter, council leader Philip Broadhead, added the leak had been declared as a major incident so that "all relevant partner agencies [were] working together".In a statement on Twitter, council leader Philip Broadhead, added the leak had been declared as a major incident so that "all relevant partner agencies [were] working together".
On Sunday afternoon, the Environment Agency (EA) said it had received reports of a "large amount of oil" in Poole Harbour.On Sunday afternoon, the Environment Agency (EA) said it had received reports of a "large amount of oil" in Poole Harbour.
In a statement the EA said: "We are supporting the port authority and other partners in responding to this incident."In a statement the EA said: "We are supporting the port authority and other partners in responding to this incident."
Dorset Police said it was informed by PHC at 13:43 BST on Sunday of an oil leak in Poole Harbour.Dorset Police said it was informed by PHC at 13:43 BST on Sunday of an oil leak in Poole Harbour.
In a statement, the force said the incident was being led by PHC and there was no requirement for police attendance.In a statement, the force said the incident was being led by PHC and there was no requirement for police attendance.
"We will continue to liaise with our partner agencies and offer support if required," the force added."We will continue to liaise with our partner agencies and offer support if required," the force added.
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