Los Angeles, United States, May 26, 2026 (AFP) - California chemical tank explosion threat 'eliminated,' official says

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2026-05-26

The threat of a toxic chemical tank explosion in Southern California has subsided enough to allow some of the 50,000 residents who were evacuated to return to their homes, officials said late Monday. Garden Grove Police Chief Amir El-Farra said the downsizing of the evacuation zone came after new data and discussions with subject matter experts. "For those that remain impacted, I know this may be frustrating. That number is approximately 16,000......

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