California oil spill: California beaches ‘could remain closed for weeks’ after largest oil spill in recent history
The Metro says about 126,000 gallons of oil leaked have from an underwater pipeline off the coast of Southern California in what is one of the largest spills in recent state history.
Spotted on Saturday, the spill has coated nearby areas with oil, shut down beaches, threatened wildlife habitats and possibly even harmed people. A miles-wide sheen can be seen in the water.
‘The spill has significantly affected Huntington Beach, with substantial ecological impacts occurring at the beach and at the Huntington Beach Wetlands,’ the city of Huntington Beach said in a statement.
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