Florida Officials Warn of Fuel Contamination as Idalia Approaches

The contamination, which officials said resulted from the accidental mixing of diesel and gasoline, comes as Gulf Coast residents face potential evacuation orders.

Floridians face “potentially widespread” fuel contamination along the state’s Gulf Coast that could damage vehicles as Hurricane Idalia approaches and residents potentially face evacuation orders, state officials said a day after the governor declared a state of emergency for the storm.

Fuel purchased after 10 a.m. on Saturday at stations at the Port of Tampa supplied by Citgo has a strong chance of being contaminated

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