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Fuel Spill on Route 15
About 300 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from a tanker truck Tuesday afternoon on Route 15 south of Leesburg, authorities said.
The Loudoun County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management received a 911 call shortly after 3 p.m. for a fuel spill just north of the highway's intersection with Harmony Church Road. Fire and rescue officials from Leesburg and Hamilton were sent to the scene.
Authorities said a truck offloading diesel fuel at a gas station at 19503 James Monroe Hwy. spilled the fuel, which went into a storm drain and then into the Sycolin Creek, flowing toward Gleedsville Road.
Fire officials worked to contain the spill and soak up the fuel. The Loudoun Fire Marshal's Office issued a correction order to the truck's owner, Holtzman oil company, to clean the spill.
Boy Reports Seeing Weapon
A 12-year-old boy told authorities Wednesday that as he was riding a skateboard in the Lansdowne area, he saw a motorist brandish a weapon.
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said the incident was reported about 7:30 p.m. near Vestals Place and Kipheart Drive.
The boy reported hearing someone yell from a vehicle, then seeing a man raise a firearm into the air. The vehicle was described as silver or light gold, possibly a Toyota Corolla.
Authorities searched the area but did not find the car.
Open-Burning Ban to Start
A ban on open burning in Loudoun County takes effect next Sunday, the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office said.
The burning of leaves, grass and brush will be prohibited through Aug. 31. The ban does not apply to outdoor grills, free-standing outdoor fireplaces, covered outdoor fireplaces and campfires.
Violating the ban is a Class 1 misdemeanor that could result in a fine of up to $2,500 and up to one year in jail.
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