Peterborough firefighters are working to contain a spill in Little Lake.
Around mid-morning Wednesday, crews were called to the Peterborough Marina along George St. N. following reports of a substance flowing into the water.
There aren’t any boats moored at the marina since it’s currently closed for the winter season.
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The substance has a strong odour.
Fire officials say they working to contain the spill and have contacted the Ministry of the Environment to help determine what the substance is and to figure out a way to remove it from the water.
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Spill berms have been setup along the shoreline.
– More to come.
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