Oil Spill in Huntington Beach a Potential ‘Ecological Disaster’ Says Mayor

Oil Spill in Huntington Beach a Potential ‘Ecological Disaster’ Says Mayor

A major oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach has been described as a "potential ecological disaster" by the city's mayor.

In a press conference on Saturday, Huntington Beach Mayor Kim Carr said an offshore oil production operation had leaked 126,000 gallons into the water.

According to KABC, Carr told reporters: "We want the community to know that as a city, we've been working with our federal, state and county partners to mitigate the impact that could be a potential ecological disaster."