WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) - State and local officials are warning the public about a potential discharge of dangerous firefighting foam into the Farmington River from a deadly plane crash at Bradley International Airport.
A message posted Wednesday on Windsor’s town website advised the public not to come in contact with foam they may encounter on the river or from storm drains, and not to take any fish.
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says it’s working with other emergency responders to minimize foam releases into Rainbow Brook, which is immediately adjacent to the airport.
Wednesday’s warning comes after an estimated 50,000 gallons of water and firefighting foam stored at the Windsor Locks airport leaked into the river in June. A state task force has recommended reducing or preventing future releases of firefighting foam.
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