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Gas sold at 29 Florida stations could be contaminated, officials warn

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Aug 28, 2023

Newest development Aug 29, 2023 · 3 reportsAs Idalia approaches, Florida officials warn of potential widespread fuel contamination

As people fill-up ahead of a possible hurricane landfall, authorities identify a "potentially widespread fuel contamination."

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    Gas sold at 29 Florida stations could be contaminated, officials warn

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    As Idalia approaches, Florida officials warn of potential widespread fuel contamination

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

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  1. Newsweek

    Gas sold at 29 Florida stations could be contaminated, officials warn (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    As people fill-up ahead of a possible hurricane landfall, authorities identify a "potentially widespread fuel contamination."

  2. MyNorthwest

    As Idalia nears, Florida officals warn of 'potentially widespread' gas contamination: What to know (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Florida officials are warning drivers of potential fuel contamination at dozens of gas stations on the Gulf Coast as residents brace

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    As Idalia nears, Florida officals warn of ‘potentially widespread' gas contamination (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Florida officials are warning drivers of “potentially widespread fuel contamination” impacting gas stations across the state’s west coast as residents brace for Tropical Storm Idalia’s expected landfall later this week.

  4. NPR

    Tropical Storm Idalia: Cars may stop working mid-evacuation due to fuel contamination (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Florida officials reported "potentially widespread" diesel contamination in gasoline in the Tampa area Saturday, raising alarm that car engines and power generators could break as the storm nears.

  5. New York Times

    Florida Officials Warn of Fuel Contamination as Idalia Approaches (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The contamination, which officials said resulted from the accidental mixing of diesel and gasoline, comes as Gulf Coast residents face potential evacuation orders.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Florida Officials Issue Warning Over ‘Potentially Widespread Fuel Contamination’ Ahead Of Storm Idalia’s Arrival (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Florida officials issued a warning on Sunday that several gas stations had received contaminated gas, leading to a "potentially widespread fuel contamination."

  7. WMUR

    As Idalia nears, Florida officials warn of 'potentially widespread' gas contamination (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Florida officials are warning drivers of potential fuel contamination at dozens of gas stations as residents brace for the landfall of Tropical Storm Idalia.

  8. Gizmodo

    Florida Officials Concerned About Gas Contamination as Hurricane Idalia Approaches (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Contaminated gas can damage vehicles, a rising concern as residents may need to evacuate from the storm.

  9. Digital Journal

    As Idalia approaches, Florida officials warn of potential widespread fuel contamination (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Florida warned of potentially widespread fuel contamination at Tampa-area gas stations as Tropical Storm Idalia approaches the state.

  10. New York Post

    Southwest Florida gas stations received contaminated gasoline ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia’s arrival (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    As Florida Gulf Coast residents prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia’s arrival and life-threatening impacts, state officials report gas distributed from the Port of Tampa was contaminated, possi…

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