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Delaware County DA’s office investigating Brookhaven fuel spill, which killed wildlife and contaminated waterways

The spill killed dozens of frogs, turtles, and fish, and contaminated an elementary school’s retention pond, officials said.

The Chester Creek, in a file photo. As many as 4,700 gallons of gasoline that were intended to fill tanks at a Brookhaven gas station instead flowed into nearby waterways, including the creek.
The Chester Creek, in a file photo. As many as 4,700 gallons of gasoline that were intended to fill tanks at a Brookhaven gas station instead flowed into nearby waterways, including the creek.Read moreED HILLE / Staff Photographer