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Fire debris is washing up on LA beaches, and officials are warning visitors to steer clear.

Corrine Pertill reports that the charred debris lining the shores are a mix of ash, melted plastic, and burned wood that the recent rains swept into the ocean.

The county says it's not hazardous, but experts warn that runoff from the fires

contains toxic metals from burned homes and cars.

Officials are testing the water and sand

for heavy metals and other dangerous compounds,

but results are still coming in.

Officials also said the sediment won't be removed because clearing

it could harm marine habitats. For now, beachgoers are advised to avoid any fire debris just

in case. Southern California's wild weather continues, and this week things are heating up.

Grace Tui and Joseph Serna report that temperatures are expected to surge into the 90s by midweek,

with some areas possibly breaking records.

On Sunday, downtown LA hit 82 degrees, and tomorrow could be even hotter, with temperatures

climbing into the 90s. Officials warned that

the off-season high temperatures could impact heat-sensitive populations. This hot wave isn't

just local, it's part of a national warming trend, with temperatures soaring 10 to 20 degrees

above average across the country. But there might be some relief coming. Conditions

are expected to cool down a bit by Thursday. There's even a small chance of light rain this

weekend. Looks like Starbucks is making big cuts. Deanne Durbin reports that the coffee

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