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Threat of Toxic Explosion in Orange County, Calif., Eliminated, Officials Say

NY Times · May 25, 2026, 5:30 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Evacuation orders remained in place for more than 40,000 residents around Garden Grove, Calif., the location of an industrial site containing an unstable tank of toxic chemical.

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Threat of Toxic Explosion in Orange County, Calif., Eliminated, Officials Say

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