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Huntington Beach, Oct 3 (EFE/EPA).- A large oil spill from a platform in the pacific equivalent to about 3,000 barrels of oil is hitting southern California and threatening the shores of Huntington Beach, one of the most popular and famous coastal areas in the Golden State.The oil leak began Saturday at the Elly offshore platform, off Huntington Beach and has already thrown some 570,000 liters of oil into the sea, according to authorities, who already speak of this event as one of the worst natural disasters in this area " in decades." They have warned of its danger to the place’s flora and fauna.Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr said the 3,000-barrel estimate is likely to fall short as the company responsible for the spill, Beta Offshore, is believed to have yet to fully stem the leak. (Camera: CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA). SHOT LIST: TAR ACCUMULATES ON THE SHORE AND CONTAMINATED SAND AFTER AN OIL SPILL OFF THE COAST OF HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA, US.
Aftermath of a massive fire which broke out at an illegal pipeline tap in central Mexico, killing at least 21 people and injuring 71 more, just as the government wages a major crack-down on fuel theft. IMAGES
Authorities shut down portions of beaches popular with sun-seekers in Huntington Beach after three great whites were spotted swimming near the shore. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Plains All American Pipeline Company and one of its employees have been indicted in California on criminal charges stemming from a petroleum spill last year, said the Santa Barbara County District Attorney. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — Refugio State Beach has been closed indefinitely as the oil slick off the coast of California expanded to 9 miles from the previously announced 4 miles, State Park officials said.
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