Overview

• Los Angeles County has closed beaches from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach indefinitely due to toxic fire runoff.
• The closure follows recent rainfall that washed fire debris, potentially containing carcinogenic chemicals, into the ocean and onto the sand.
• An Ocean Water Quality Rain Advisory is in place for all LA beaches until Thursday morning, urging beachgoers to avoid water contact for 72 hours after rainfall.
• Additional advisories for fire-affected areas, including Surfrider Beach and Dockweiler State Beach, will remain in effect indefinitely to address ongoing contamination risks.
• Officials warn that prolonged dry conditions in the forecast could exacerbate wildfire risks, raising concerns about future environmental impacts.