Those low-pressure systems hitting Southern California resulted in waves up to 18 ft high coming ashore in the communities of Ventura and Oxnard.
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Nine people were injured Thursday when a rogue wave surprised a group of people in a street cul-de-sac near the beach in Ventura off Seward Ave.
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Though state and city beaches, piers, and harbors have been closed along the coastline, Ventura County Fire public information officer Andy Vansciver is doubling down - advising people to stay away from the area for their safety.
Vansciver told KNX News reporter Pete Demetriou "It's best that this time to stay away from the waves. The individuals that were injured thought they were in a safe location didn't think that they would get hurt. They thought they were getting some nice for social media, for their memories, but it turned out that many of them got hurt, and it was pretty dangerous," He said.
Homeowners whose residences are close to the shore are cleaning up water damage, and public works crews will be in the area to clear out debris from storm drains to try and prevent more flooding that could happen during Friday's high tides.
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