Tim Allen’s yacht forces Michigan marina to close after gallons of fuel spill
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Tim Allen, a native of Michigan, shared that the fuel filter gasket popped while he was rounding the corner of Omena Bay. As the boat owner, Allen is responsible for covering the cleanup costs.
Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
According to Leelanau Township Fire Chief Hugh Cook, the leak stemmed from a fuel filter issue on the boat which caused diesel to spill into the yacht’s engine compartment. After the compartment was filled with fuel, the bilge pump dumped the fuel out into the marina.
The actor, a native of Birmingham, Michigan, admitted that the fuel filter gasket popped while he was rounding the corner of Omena Bay. Allen said he was not aware of the leak until it was pointed out to him. Cook confirmed that "I don’t think he had any idea what was going on."