The response effort continues to evolve from an emergency phase to an investigative, assessment and clean-up phase with safety as the top priority. The response is being managed by a unified command involving federal, state and local officials, and representatives of Olympic Pipe Line Company.
All fires are extinguished.
Gasoline is continuing to seep from the hillside. It is being contained using absorbent pads, as well as booms. A skimmer is also being placed in the creek near the seep area. Water sampling is being conducted at the seep site as well. Excavation of the pipeline began yesterday.