Story last updated at 9/3/2009 - 9:50 am
JUNEAU - A boiler malfunction is blamed for a spill of about 11 gallons of diesel fuel at the state-owned Court Plaza Building in Juneau.
State officials said the Wednesday spill was limited to the stairwell wall and adjacent areas of the eight-story building. Trace amounts of diesel also were found in the stairwell down to the second floor. Crews are airing out the building and removing contaminated material.
About 120 people work in the building, and officials said most stayed in their offices. However, some moved within the building or to the Capitol and State Office Building. The state also implemented a liberal leave policy for those needing time off.
Nine years ago, there was a 200-gallon fuel spill in the same building which resulted in significant contamination and a temporary closure.
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