Oil spill off Huntington Beach coast being investigated

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California officials are investigating an oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach Friday morning.

Investigators from the California Governor’s Office Emergency Services filed a hazardous materials spill report, detailing an overflow of petroleum coming from an offshore platform belonging to Beta Offshore.operates three oil platforms in federal waters off the coast of Long Beach, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior. is responding to a sheen approximately 2.5 miles long 1.5 miles off Huntington Beach, CA. Working with local authorities.

🚨BREAKING NEWS! I just was informed by our emergency response team of an oil spill off HB. Early thoughts are that it’s from a platform. Our county teams and coast guard are heading out now to investigate. I’ll keep you updated.

 

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