The U.S. Coast Guard was responding to an oil explosion about three miles off the coast of Newport, the agency said Saturday afternoon, October 2.
Authorities estimate the amount of oil to be 13 square miles. The cause of the explosion is not immediately known.
The Coast Guard said it was responding at 12:15 p.m.
Coast Guard is responding to an estimated 13 square miles of oil slide 3 miles from Newport Beach. More information to follow
– USCG Los Angeles (@USCGLosAngeles) October 2, 2021
The oil spill did not affect the beaches, but the Newport Beach Fire Department planned to send a rescue boat to the site for further information after the crew arrived at Huntington Beach at Pacific Airport. Brigadier General Brent Jacobson told the day.
OSPR responds to oil reports in federal waters several miles off the coast of Huntington Beach. Many Shin reports have been passed to Cal OES. OSPR staff at the water treatment plant. The source, size and type of oil under investigation. Cleaners are moving. The future.
– CDFW Spill Prevention and Response (@CalSpillWatch) October 2, 2021
According to the department, I heard on the second hand and by boat radio that people saw an oil explosion between three and seven miles off the coast. Areas diverted from the port of Newport to the coast of Bolsa Chika State.
“We don’t have a complete picture yet,” he said.
However, the commander said the incident was not likely to affect the coast.
In short, they are usually dispersed before they reach the shore. ”
He said the Coast Guard would release more information.
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