169,000 gallons leaked about 5 miles offshore. officials say they can't confirm it is contained until divers assess the pipeline. nbc has more. >> reporter: yasmin, we have seen oil spills in the past. they have at times resulted in the deaths of thousands of birds so the toll when it comes to these can be quite steep but in this case before authorities can begin e value waiting the seriousness of the situation they have to stop the oil from leaking from a pipeline several miles off the coast of southern california. huntington beach and new port beach closed. officials report oil on shore with dead birds and fish. a serious situation. a county supervisor from the area saying the ramifications will extend further than the visible oil and color that residents deal with.