Chemical Tank Cools, But 16,000 in Garden Grove Can’t Go Home Yet
Residents of Garden Grove, California, are still unable to return home following a chemical tank incident. Although evacuation orders have been lifted, concerns about accountability remain. The risk of an explosion has significantly decreased, allowing some residents to start returning.
- ▪Evacuation orders in Garden Grove have been lifted as the risk of explosion has fallen.
- ▪Authorities confirmed that the chemical tank is cooling down, reducing immediate dangers.
- ▪Residents are beginning to question who should be held accountable for the incident.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }California Chemical Plant CrisisThe LatestHow It HappenedWhat Is Methyl Methacrylate?Plant’s LocationGKN AerospaceAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTEvacuation Orders Lifted as Southern California Chemical Tank CoolsThe risk of an explosion or spill has fallen significantly, the authorities said late Tuesday, and all evacuated residents can now go home. Some have begun to ask who should be held accountable.Listen · 6:01 min Share full article17Barricades block a street in the evacuation zone in Garden Grove, Calif.Credit...Jae C.
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