Ghouls haunt evacuated Orange County blast zone — cops make multiple arrests
A toxic tank leak in Orange County has led to the evacuation of up to 50,000 residents. In the aftermath, looters have begun targeting empty homes, prompting police to make multiple arrests. Authorities are concerned about the potential for a catastrophic explosion from the overheating tank of methyl methacrylate.
- ▪The evacuation was ordered due to a dangerous chemical leak threatening to explode.
- ▪Seven arrests have been made as looters entered deserted streets in Garden Grove.
- ▪President Trump granted a federal emergency declaration in response to the situation.
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Metro Ghouls haunt evacuated Orange County blast zone — cops make multiple arrests By Barclay Crawford Published May 25, 2026, 11:06 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Looters have begun targeting empty homes in Orange Country after the toxic tank leak forced the evacuation for up to 50,000 residents for their homes. Police have confirmed seven arrests have been made as prowlers moved into deserted streets in Garden Grove that surround the GKN Aerospace facility. An aerial view of empty streets and buildings in Garden Grove. AP Photo/Ethan Swope Water spraying a pressurized tank filled with methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace.
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