March 2001: Oxley Creek tributary, Brisbane – chemicals leaked through storm drains to the creek in runoff following a fire at Barmac Industries at Rocklea. Chemicals included insecticides and herbicides, requiring water to be pumped from the creek by the Queensland EPA, to prevent contaminated water reaching Oxley Creek.

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