People and pets are being warned to avoid all water contact at Lake Elsinore after a harmful algal bloom that could pose a serious health threat was detected in five different areas.

The Riverside County lake has shown extremely elevated levels of toxins, triggering a “danger” advisory, the highest warning available. LAist's Makenna Sievertson reports.

<p>People and pets are being warned to avoid all water contact at Lake Elsinore after a harmful algal bloom that could pose a serious health threat was detected in five different areas.</p>
<p>The Riverside County lake has shown extremely elevated levels of toxins, triggering a “danger” advisory, the highest warning available. LAist's Makenna Sievertson reports.</p>

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