MIDDLE TOWNSHIP -- Police are urgently trying to track down anyone who recently purchased kerosene from a Riggins Gas Station on Route 9 that could potentially cause a fire because it was mixed with gasoline.

The kerosene sold at the gas station at at 401 Route 9 South in Cape May Court House was inadvertently mixed with gasoline when the station received a delivery on April 24, police said.

About 85 gallons of the tainted kerosene was sold between April 24 and May 10, according to a statement posted on Avalon's official Facebook page.

"It is extremely important that this mixture is not used, as it is an extreme fire hazard, especially if used if kerosene heaters. Through license plates we have identified several people who have purchased the mixture but have been unable to notify them," the statement said.

Anyone who may have purchased kerosene from the Riggins in Cape May Court House between that time period is urged to contact the Middle Township Police Department at 609-465-8700.

The Riggins Gas Station asks that anyone who purchased the mixture to return it to the Route 9 location. Contact the main office if you are unable to do so at 856-825-7600.

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