California chemical tank explosion threat ‘eliminated’, official says
The threat of a chemical tank explosion in Southern California has been significantly reduced, allowing many evacuated residents to return home. Approximately 16,000 residents remain affected as officials continue to monitor the situation. The tank, which contains a volatile chemical, is no longer leaking, and pressure levels are stabilizing.
- ▪About 50,000 residents were evacuated from the Garden Grove area due to concerns over a chemical tank.
- ▪The tank contains 26,000 litres of methyl methacrylate, a flammable liquid used in plastics.
- ▪Officials confirmed there is currently no active leak and that pressure in the tank is declining.
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California chemical tank explosion threat ‘eliminated’, official saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxAbout 50,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Grove area of Orange County, south-east of Los Angeles on May 22.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 26, 2026, 12:00 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 12:00 PMLOS ANGELES – The threat of a toxic chemical tank explosion in Southern California has subsided enough to allow some of the 50,000 residents who were evacuated to return to their homes, officials said late on May 25.Garden Grove police chief Amir El-Farra said that the downsizing of the evacuation zone came after new data and discussions with subject matter experts.“For those that remain impacted, I know this may be frustrating.
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