Article 2K1W8 Firefighting foam spilled at Brisbane airport enters river and kills fish

Firefighting foam spilled at Brisbane airport enters river and kills fish

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Christopher Knaus
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Anglers warned to avoid area as authorities and Qantas investigate leak of chemicals classified as an 'emerging contaminant'

A significant spill of firefighting foam at Brisbane airport has contaminated nearby waterways, killing fish and prompting warnings to recreational anglers.

About 22,000 litres of the foam leaked in a Qantas hangar on Monday, the Queensland government confirmed.

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