Ocean advisory warns public to stay clear of ocean near fire-torn areas of Los Angeles

The public is being warned to stay out of the ocean in the Los Angeles area due to contamination from runoff from the fires raging along the coastline.

The water being used to quell the raging fire along Los Angeles’ coastline will be ultimately flushing into the ocean, sending toxic debris from destroyed homes and communities into the nearby ocean water in the days, and maybe weeks and months, to come, officials said.

While the long-term impact on ocean life and beach access is unknown...