Oil spill off of Orange County slams beaches, wetlands

October 3, 2021

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15416983543_da9aa8cfe1_c — PLATFORMS ELLEN ANE ELLY in federal waters off the Los Angeles County Coast.

“The spill has significantly affected Huntington Beach, with substantial ecological impacts occurring at the beach and at the Huntington Beach Wetlands,” a city statement said.

The source of the spill is a broken pipeline connected to the offshore oil platform Elly, located about five miles offshore. Despite reports the issue was resolved at the rig, oil was still leaking as of Sunday morning.

Members of the public have been asked to avoid affected water and shoreline, and not to approach affected wildlife.