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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Washington's governor declares emergency so Seattle airport will get fuel despite pipeline leak

Government Shutdown - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Washington state's governor declared an emergency Wednesday to ensure adequate jet fuel is delivered to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a leak shut down a major fuel pipeline.

The order temporarily waives and suspends state regulations limiting the number of hours commercial vehicle operators can drive when transporting jet fuel, Gov. Bob Ferguson's office said in a news release. The proclamation ensures safe-driving measures are in place, the release said.

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