Long Beach fences off Ocean Blvd tunnel amid fires
By The BriefBrief
Long Beach has fenced off the Jergins Tunnel under Ocean Boulevard after plans to revive the historic site stalled. City officials say the area has seen vandalism and at least four fires, prompting the closure to prevent people from living in the tunnel.
WHO:Long Beach city officials
WHAT:The city fenced off the tunnel under Ocean Boulevard to stop people from living there.
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
WHERE:Los Angeles, CA
WHY:The closure follows vandalism and at least four fires at the tunnel, as the city moved to prevent people from living there.
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