Posted on 06.17.26

Cleanup continues after 2,400 gallons of oil spill and spread into LA River, impacting wildlife

Source: https://abc7.com/, May 26, 2026
By: Rob Hayes

A crude oil spill that began with a ruptured pipeline in East Los Angeles has now spread miles down the L.A. River, prompting an extensive multi-agency cleanup effort and concerns from nearby residents.

California wildlife officials said more than 2,000 gallons of crude oil released from a pipeline that ruptured near Cesar Chavez Avenue and Eastern Avenue on Friday entered storm drains that spill into the river. Cleanup operations at both the pipeline site and the riverbank remained active on Monday. Read more.

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