A leaking pipeline at an oil platform off of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach in Southern California has sent an estimated 3000 barrels of oil into the Pacific Ocean and onto shore, causing a “potential ‘ecological disaster'” in the area:
Major oil spill. Southern California. 3,000 barrels. Potential “ecological disaster.” Source-offshore rig. Beaches closed in Huntington Beach. Booms deployed. Sensitive habitats threatened. Oil has hit shore. Expected to reach Newport Beach soon. Sunday airshow may be canceled
— michele gile (@michelegiletv) October 3, 2021
This translates into 126,000 gallons of oil:
126,000 gallons of oil spilled into the ocean off the coast of Huntington Beach. Dead birds and fish already floating ashore. The leaking platform is in Federal waters overseen by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
— Chef Andrew Gruel (@ChefGruel) October 3, 2021
But, to put things in perspective, we’re luckily not talking about a lot of oil:
Regarding the 126,000 gallon crude oil spill off the coast of Orange County, California (about 1/5 of an Olympic-sized pool). Each day, about 7,900 gallons naturally seeps out into the ocean at Santa Barbara, so, this spill equals about 2 weeks of seepage. 1/2
— Chuck DeVore (@ChuckDeVore) October 3, 2021
And as of Sunday night the pipeline is no longer leaking:
Oil is no longer leaking from a pipeline in Southern California, according to the company that owns it. The leak of crude has closed miles of beaches and killed wildlife in one of Southern California's largest spills in recent years. https://t.co/ORMW0gD4j7
— The Associated Press (@AP) October 3, 2021
Map of the area:
Here's a look at where the Huntington Beach #oilspill originated https://t.co/Yli5BdT3rl pic.twitter.com/TA7eCkoS1I
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) October 3, 2021
GOP Rep. Michelle Steel is asking President Biden to issue a major disaster declaration for Orange County:
NEWS: I sent a letter to @POTUS today requesting a major disaster declaration for Orange County. It is imperative that the Federal Government assist in recovery efforts along our coastline. Read: pic.twitter.com/zjwiw7HPfb
— Rep. Michelle Steel (@RepSteel) October 3, 2021
Cleanup is underway:
Here's what we know:
– Beta Offshore is responsible for the spill and is working with the Incident Management Team.
– Our ocean and shore are closed FROM SEAPOINT TO THE SANTA ANA RIVER.
– The City has deployed over 2,000 feet of protective booms at 7 wetland locations. pic.twitter.com/F2r5TTYAJ8
— City of Huntington Beach (@CityofHBPIO) October 3, 2021
But the popular Pacific Airshow was canceled on Sunday because of the spill:
In order to facilitate clean-up efforts, and given the potential health impacts, the decision has been made to cancel the final day of the Pacific Airshow due to yesterday's oil spill. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you in advance for your understanding. pic.twitter.com/RYr796SZ3r
— City of Huntington Beach (@CityofHBPIO) October 3, 2021
Videos of the damage:
Oil slicks are seen on the water off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, in the wake of a major oil spill that has canceled several activities and is affecting wildlife. https://t.co/bcue7C890S pic.twitter.com/8l2xX154yZ
— ABC News (@ABC) October 3, 2021
Going for a swim amidst a major oil Spill off of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Booms deployed. Huntington Beach closed @Pacific_Airshow cancelled #oilspill #orangecounty @latimes @latimesphotos pic.twitter.com/ZBHjkMZeXe
— Allen J. Schaben (@alschaben) October 3, 2021
Beach goer gets too close to major oil Spill off of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Booms deployed. Beaches closed @Pacific_Airshow cancelled #oilspill #orangecounty @latimes @latimesphotos pic.twitter.com/CmRFDOe5uR
— Allen J. Schaben (@alschaben) October 3, 2021
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Oil Spill flowing into Talbert Marsh, most being stopped by booms, in Huntington Beach. Cleanup boats offshore working the scene. Beaches closed and @Pacific_Airshow cancelled #oilspill #orangecounty @latimes @latimesphotos pic.twitter.com/0eOUdKqbve
— Allen J. Schaben (@alschaben) October 3, 2021
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