"Fuel spill" refers to the accidental release or leakage of fuel, typically from a vehicle or container, resulting in it spreading or pouring onto the ground or surface. Full definition
They may be burned by fuel spills or mechanical fires started by the crash. (chicagolawyer.com)
A new study suggests that drops of fuel spilled at gas stations — which occur frequently with fill - ups — could cumulatively be causing long - term environmental damage to soil and groundwater in residential areas in close proximity to the stations. (sciencedaily.com)
Wednesday's fuel spill ignited fears of greater catastrophe with a potential increase in tanker traffic on the West Coast. (rabble.ca)