An oil spill happened recently on Pushaw Lake in Glenburn. Credit: Courtesy of the Glenburn Fire Department

An oil spill was reported on Pushaw Lake.

The spill happened near Lakeside Landing, according to the Glenburn Fire Department.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has evaluated the spill site.

“Environmental spills can be complex, particularly during winter conditions with freezing temperatures, ice, and snowfall,” the fire department said Tuesday morning, calling Pushaw Lake an “important natural resource” for the area.

The department urged people to notify authorities as soon as possible when they become aware of spills or other environmental hazards.

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