LatviaPublished: 27 September 2026 at 16:44

Ventspils warns beachgoers to stay away after oil pollution washes ashore

Ventspils Municipal Utility Board warned on Sunday that oil pollution has washed up along the entire length of the city's beach, urging residents and visitors to avoid walking there for now.

The Ventspils Municipal Utility Board announced on Facebook on Sunday that oil pollution has washed ashore along the full length of the city's beach.

The agency is urging both local residents and visitors to the city to be cautious and avoid walking on the beach until the pollution has been cleared.

The scale and source of the pollution have not yet been disclosed, nor has a timeline been given for its removal. The Ventspils Municipal Utility Board said it would provide updates once the beach is safe to visit again.

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