Fire-Related Ocean Water Advisory to Remain in Effect Until Further Notice

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The ocean water advisory in place Thursday from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach due to impacts from the Palisades Fire will remain in effect until further notice, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced.

Beach goers may recreate on the sand but are continued to be advised to stay away from visible fire debris and to stay out of the ocean water during any posted ocean advisory, according to the department.

The department also issued the following non-fire-related beach area warnings due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested:

— Lagoon at Surfrider Beach: 100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms;

— Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica: 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier;

— Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach: 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

— Ashland Avenue storm drain in Santa Monica: 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

— Windward storm drain at Venice Beach: 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

— Dockweiler State Beach, Culver Boulevard Storm Drain: 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

— Dockweiler State Beach, Westchester Storm Drain; 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

— Puerco Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

— Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach; 100 yards up and down the coast from the creek;

— Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach; 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

— Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach, 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

— Rose Avenue Storm Drain at Venice Beach: 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain;

— Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey: entire swim area.

This information is also posted on the advisory hotline at 800-525- 5662 and on the Environmental Health website; www.PublicHealth.LACounty.gov/beach

Members of the public seeking additional information on ocean water conditions may call 626-430-5360.