Authorities in Southern California issued evacuation orders for approximately 40,000 residents on Friday due to a leak from a storage tank containing a hazardous chemical used in plastic manufacturing. Officials are working to prevent a potential explosion of the tank.
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40,000 people under evacuation orders due to chemical tank leak in Southern California
On May 23, 2026, authorities in Southern California ordered the evacuation of around 40,000 residents following a leak from a chemical storage tank. Efforts are underway to prevent a possible explosion.
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40,000 under evacuation orders after chemical tank leak in Southern California
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40,000 people under evacuation orders due to chemical tank leak in Southern California