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An oil spill of mostly palm oil in Melbourne, Australia has spread across oceans and beaches. Some beaches have been temporarily closed by the city, despite the city’s hot summer temperatures. City officials are still trying to figure out exactly how this happened.
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria) reported that its officers were investigating the source of oil contaminating St. Kilda Beach and Elwood Beach in Melbourne, Australia. Various tests are being conducted by EPA Victoria and forced the agency to issue a water quality alert to a number of neighboring Melbourne beaches. Beach visitors were recommended to stay away from the water.