Toxic Debris From Palisades Fire Closes Some Southern California Beaches

Los Angeles County closed beaches after fire debris was found in the water and sand.

A cyclist rides past a Santa Monica State Beach parking lot in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 24, 2020. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department closed beaches after debris and pollutants possibly containing toxic or cancer-causing chemicals from the Palisades Fire were found in the water and on the sand.

Ocean water closures were announced on Jan. 27 for coastal beaches from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach.