chemical crisis
Coverage of chemical crisis in the Nexus archive.
- Do you live near a hazardous industrial site in L.A. County? How to find out
Los Angeles County has launched an online map to inform residents and workers about proximity to industrial or waste sites, following a chemical crisis in neighboring Orange County.
- 50 gallons of water spill into storm drain at site of O.C. chemical crisis, testing underway
A 50-gallon water spill occurred into a storm drain at the site of an Orange County chemical crisis during a routine effort to empty a stormwater/condensation tank. The tank was described as unrelated to the incident site by the Orange County Health Care Agency.
- Arellano: O.C.'s most overlooked city weathers chemical crisis
Stanton, a city of about 40,000 residents in Orange County, is described as a regional afterthought that typically gains attention only during crises. The article highlights the community's resilience amid a chemical crisis, despite being overlooked.
- Arellano: O.C.'s most overlooked city weathers chemical crisis
Stanton, a city in Orange County with approximately 40,000 residents, is often overlooked and only gains media attention during crises like the current chemical emergency. The article highlights its status as a regional afterthought despite the ongoing situation.
- O.C. chemical crisis prompts safety-record review, Newsom says
California officials are reviewing the safety records of GKN Aerospace following a near explosion incident involving a pressurized tank in Orange County. Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed the investigation after the weekend event.
- All evacuation orders lifted in O.C. chemical crisis. No public danger remains, officials say
All evacuation orders in Orange County have been lifted following a chemical tank crisis. Officials confirmed no remaining danger to the public, allowing approximately 50,000 evacuees to return home safely.
- With conditions worsening, how will the Orange County chemical crisis get resolved?
The situation in Orange County's chemical crisis worsened as efforts to prevent a toxic chemical explosion faced a setback. Conditions are deteriorating, raising concerns about potential disaster.
- With conditions worsening, how will the Orange County chemical crisis get resolved?
The battle to prevent a highly toxic chemical from exploding in Orange County has taken a step backward as conditions worsen.
- A night of fear, confusion as thousands flee their homes in O.C. amid chemical crisis
Thousands in central Orange County fled their homes due to the risk of a chemical explosion at a Garden Grove aerospace firm, causing widespread anxiety and confusion. The crisis led to a night of fear as residents evacuated the area.