March 12, 2024 / By mobanmarket
LONG BEACH, CA — An oil spill that occurred off the coast of Huntington Beach last week caused concern among city officials in Long Beach.
The spill reportedly happened at about 6:50 p.m. on Thursday nearly 3 miles off the coast near the oil platforms named Emmy and Eva. The oil sheen was seen on the water in a 2.5-mile-long stretch across the coast.
Long Beach health authorities said they have been closely monitoring the situation and do not anticipate any impacts to the Long Beach coastline or local waterways.
Beaches remain open.
The Long Beach Fire Department’s Marine Safety Division is actively patrolling areas along the shoreline.
“In the event of any unexpected impact to Long Beach, protective measures will be initiated promptly to mitigate the situation and safeguard the environment and community,” city officials said in a statement.
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