Thousands can return home after ‘catastrophic’ explosion risk at California tank is averted
The risk of a catastrophic explosion at a chemical tank in California has been averted, allowing many residents to return home. Evacuation orders were reduced from 60,000 to 16,000 people, although some risks remain. Officials continue to monitor the situation and manage the remaining concerns related to the tank's overheating.
- ▪The chemical tank in Garden Grove was at risk of a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion due to overheating.
- ▪Evacuation orders were reduced as the most severe risks were mitigated, but 16,000 residents remain under evacuation.
- ▪Firefighters are still addressing concerns of a small explosion and potential spills from the tank.
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U.S. newsThousands can return home after ‘catastrophic’ explosion risk at California tank is avertedThere still was a small explosion concern and spill potential, officials said, as evacuation orders were lowered from around 60,000 to 16,000 people. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleCatastrophic risk for explosion eliminated02:01Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 25, 2026, 11:01 PM EDTBy Phil HelselThe risk of a “catastrophic” explosion at a chemical tank in a Los Angeles-area city was averted by Monday, but around 16,000 people remained under evacuation orders as some risks remained, officials said.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The liquid in the 7,000-gallon tank…
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