A 13-inch tear in a pipe was likely the source of a California oil spill. Here’s how it may have gotten there – CNN

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What we know so far about the California oil spillWhat we know so far about the California oil spill
          Environmental crews clean up debris in Huntington Beach, California, on October 5.Environmental crews clean up debris in Huntington Beach, California, on October 5.
          A staff member of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife examines a sanderling that was affected by the oil in Huntington Beach.A staff member of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife examines a sanderling that was affected by the oil in Huntington Beach.
          A boom is used to contain the oil spill in Talbert Marsh in Huntington Beach.A boom is used to contain the oil spill in Talbert Marsh in Huntington Beach.
          Workers with Patriot Environmental Services clean up some of the oil that flowed into the Talbert Marsh.Workers with Patriot Environmental Services clean up some of the oil that flowed into the Talbert Marsh.
          Beachgoers walk along the coast of Huntington Beach on October 4.Beachgoers walk along the coast of Huntington Beach on October 4.
          A member of a cleanup crew rakes up some of the oil that washed ashore on Huntington Beach.A member of a cleanup crew rakes up some of the oil that washed ashore on Huntington Beach.
          Boats are seen off the coast of Huntington Beach on October 4.Boats are seen off the coast of Huntington Beach on October 4.
          A fish is found dead in Huntington Beach.A fish is found dead in Huntington Beach.
          This aerial photo, taken on October 4, shows environmental response crews cleaning up oil that flowed near the Talbert Marsh in Huntington Beach.This aerial photo, taken on October 4, shows environmental response crews cleaning up oil that flowed near the Talbert Marsh in Huntington Beach.
          A beachgoer sits in front of a warning sign in Huntington Beach on October 4.A beachgoer sits in front of a warning sign in Huntington Beach on October 4.
          Oil residue mixed with sand covers part of the Bolsa Chica State Beach on October 4.Oil residue mixed with sand covers part of the Bolsa Chica State Beach on October 4.
          Excavators dredge sand to block some of the oil from flowing into Huntington Beach on Sunday, October 3.Excavators dredge sand to block some of the oil from flowing into Huntington Beach on Sunday, October 3.
          This aerial photo shows oil that has washed ashore in Huntington Beach.This aerial photo shows oil that has washed ashore in Huntington Beach.
          Oil-absorbent booms are being used by workers to clean up oil that flowed into the Talbert Marsh in Huntington Beach.Oil-absorbent booms are being used by workers to clean up oil that flowed into the Talbert Marsh in Huntington Beach.
          Lifeguards post warning signs in Huntington Beach.Lifeguards post warning signs in Huntington Beach.
          Fish swim in oil-contaminated waters off the coast of Huntington Beach.Fish swim in oil-contaminated waters off the coast of Huntington Beach.
          Waves bring oil ashore in Huntington Beach.Waves bring oil ashore in Huntington Beach.
          A bird balances on a boom that was set up to contain oil in Huntington Beach.A bird balances on a boom that was set up to contain oil in Huntington Beach.
          This aerial picture, taken on October 3, shows oil in the Talbert Marsh area.This aerial picture, taken on October 3, shows oil in the Talbert Marsh area.
          A helicopter flies over bystanders in Huntington Beach. The federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is assisting in the Coast Guard-led response to the oil spill, the agency told CNN.A helicopter flies over bystanders in Huntington Beach. The federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is assisting in the Coast Guard-led response to the oil spill, the agency told CNN.
          Globs of oil are seen on the border of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach on October 3.Globs of oil are seen on the border of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach on October 3.
          Workers try to clean up floating oil in the Talbert Marsh area.Workers try to clean up floating oil in the Talbert Marsh area.
          Heavy equipment is used to block oil from reaching the Talbert Marsh area.Heavy equipment is used to block oil from reaching the Talbert Marsh area.
          A Huntington Beach lifeguard points to the oil-soaked sand as he tells Melissa Panozzo to get out of the water on October 3. Panozzo hadn't heard the beaches had been closed, she said.A Huntington Beach lifeguard points to the oil-soaked sand as he tells Melissa Panozzo to get out of the water on October 3. Panozzo hadn't heard the beaches had been closed, she said.
          Oil gathers on an absorption boom in Huntington Beach.Oil gathers on an absorption boom in Huntington Beach.
          Oil-skimming boats work the waters off the coast of Huntington Beach on October 3.Oil-skimming boats work the waters off the coast of Huntington Beach on October 3.
          Oil piles up as it is blocked by a boom on October 3.Oil piles up as it is blocked by a boom on October 3.
          Local residents look for signs of damage in Huntington Beach.Local residents look for signs of damage in Huntington Beach.
          A ball floats in oil that had washed ashore on October 3.A ball floats in oil that had washed ashore on October 3.
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          America's offshore oil infrastructure is aging. 'We don't know there's a problem until there's a problem.'America's offshore oil infrastructure is aging. 'We don't know there's a problem until there's a problem.'
          Boom traps oil under the Talbert Channel in an area affected by the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, Monday.Boom traps oil under the Talbert Channel in an area affected by the oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, Monday.
          How oil spills harm birds, dolphins, sea lions and other wildlifeHow oil spills harm birds, dolphins, sea lions and other wildlife
          A strong gasoline odor. Plumes of oil. And now California's coastal residents brace for damageA strong gasoline odor. Plumes of oil. And now California's coastal residents brace for damage

            CNN’s Amir Vera, Cheri Mossburg, Stella Chan, Susannah Cullinane, Claudia Dominguez, Chris Isidore, Julia Jones, Eric Levenson, Sara Sidner, Sarah Moon, Alta Spells, Joe Sutton, Sonnet Swire, Camila Bernal and Anna-Maja Rappard contributed to this report.

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