“As the investigation is ongoing, it is believed there is no impact on fish or wildlife at this time, the press release said.”
PAINESVILLE, Ohio — A white substance was seen floating on the top of the Grand River in Painesville on Saturday, which has been determined to be a non-toxic vegetable oil product, according to a news release from Fairport Harbor Fire Department.
Fire officials said the non-toxic vegetable oil product was accidentally released by Erie International, a business located on Hardy Road in Painesville Township. The Ohio EPA surveyed the site on Sunday with both fire departments to further investigate in the daylight. The Grand River is open for recreational use, however, kayaks and canoes are asked to avoid the area where the containment boom is laid at the North St. Clair Street bridge.
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