7. Mid Cape Home Center Fuel Release Report

On January 25, 2024, a 275 gallon oil storage tank at the Mid Cape Home Center at 30 Commercial Street failed. The Wellfleet Fire Department notified the MassDEP and the appropriate departments, and took preliminary precautions while the DEP prepared to respond fully. 

The process of cleaning up, preventing further contamination, and monitoring the site is ongoing.

On March 26, the Immediate Response Action Report was filed, and the report in its entirety can be viewed by clicking here.

Susan Jason LSP, debriefed department heads on the event, the cleanup effort, and the report. To see the debriefing, watch this video.

To see all updates throughout the process, click here. Updates will continue to be posted on on the MassDEP site until the process is complete.

To see resources from the MassDEP on managing spills of fuel and other hazardous materials click here.