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The Latest: EPA says Houston-area oil spill cleaned up

Homes west of River Road remain flooded as residents begin the task of gutting and trying to restore their homes. The community was cleared for entry as flood waters have receded to safer levels throughout the majority of the community, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 in Bevil Oaks, Texas. (Kim Brent/The Beaumont Enterprise via AP)
Homes west of River Road remain flooded as residents begin the task of gutting and trying to restore their homes. The community was cleared for entry as flood waters have receded to safer levels throughout the majority of the community, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 in Bevil Oaks, Texas. (Kim Brent/The Beaumont Enterprise via AP) Homes west of River Road remain flooded as residents begin the task of gutting and trying to restore their homes. The community was cleared for entry as flood waters have receded to safer levels throughout the majority of the community, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 in Bevil Oaks, Texas. (Kim Brent/The Beaumont Enterprise via AP)

By Associated Press 4 min read

HOUSTON (AP) – The Latest on the aftermath of Harvey (all times local):

9:10 p.m.

A spokeswoman for the Environmental Protection Agency says a 2,500-gallon oil spill linked to Harvey’s strike on the Houston area has been cleaned up.

EPA spokeswoman Liz Bowman said the agency had closely coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard, which reported the cleanup was completed Tuesday. An EPA news release sent Wednesday night did not include details about the spill, including whether it endangered drinking water or forced evacuations.

Magellan Midstream Partners spokesman Bruce Heine says his company reported the spill at its facility in the east Houston suburb of Galena Park on Sunday and has assisted in cleanup.