Firefighting foam spilled at Brisbane airport enters river and kills fish
by Christopher Knaus from on (#2K1W8)
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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