WA authorities investigate East Kimberley mine over iron ore spill into local waterways
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FebFebruary 2021 at 9:39pm
A creek near Doon Doon in the East Kimberley turned red because of a spill at a nearby Ridges Iron Ore mine.
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Residents in the East Kimberley community of Doon Doon have raised the alarm after a popular creek for swimming and fishing turned red from an iron ore spill.
Key points:
Heavy rain is suspected to have caused an iron ore spill
Authorities continue their investigation, but so far have found no risk to safety