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Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents are ordered to evacuate
An aerial view of water being sprayed onto an overheated 34,000-gallon tank at GKN Aerospace on May 23, 2026 in Garden Grove, California.

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California officials race to avoid chemical tank explosion, thousands evacuate
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate
State of emergency declared over southern California chemical incident
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) declared a state of emergency in California on Saturday as thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes over a toxic chemical tank that, authorities say, will eithe...

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How a Chemical Tank in Southern California Came to the Brink of Disaster
50,000 residents in California told to leave their homes as threat of chemical explosion looms. Here’s what we know
40,000 residents under evacuation orders in Southern California as tank containing toxic chemical at risk of explosion
Exposure to MMA can cause major respiratory issues, including “significant irritation” to the lungs and nasal passages, as well as dizziness and nausea, Orange County Health Officer Dr. Regina Chinsio...

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California chemical tank heating up after evacuation in LA suburb, fire official says
Temperature rising in chemical tank at risk of exploding in California