Catastrophic Explosion Risk ‘Eliminated’ at California Chemical Tank, Officials Say

Firefighters celebrated the appearance of a crack in the tank ​over the weekend, which helped ​relieve ⁠pressure.
Catastrophic Explosion Risk ‘Eliminated’ at California Chemical Tank, Officials Say
Water is sprayed on a damaged tank at GKN Aerospace after the tank containing a chemical used to make plastic parts overheated, in Garden Grove, Calif., on May 24, 2026. AP Photo/Ethan Swope
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Authorities in Southern California’s Orange County said Monday that the threat of a chemical tank suffering a catastrophic explosion has been “eliminated,” but said that evacuation orders are still in effect.

The Orange County Fire Department said the risk of a “massive explosion” caused by expanding vapor from a compromised chemical tank in Garden Grove, near Los Angeles, has passed, but added, “there is still an ongoing threat to public safety.”

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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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