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SANTA MONICA (CNS) - The ocean water remained off-limits Thursday at beaches stretching from Malibu to Santa Monica due to the recent rains and fire debris carried to the coast, while a water quality advisory was in effect for all beaches as far south as Playa del Rey.
"Beach users should avoid water and stay away from fire debris or heavy ash on the sand," according to the county Department of Public Health.
The water closure impacts all beaches from Las Flores State Beach in Malibu to Santa Monica State Beach, and it will remain in effect until further notice. Health officials said fire debris runoff and pollutants in the water "may contain toxic or carcinogenic chemicals."
A water quality advisory will also be in effect indefinitely for all beaches from Surfrider Beach to Las Flores State Beach in Malibu and from Santa Monica State Beach to Dockweiler State Beach at World Way in Playa del Rey.
The advisory strongly urges people to avoid contact with the ocean water, and with any fire debris on the beach.
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