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explosion threat
Coverage of explosion threat in the Nexus archive.
- Explosion threat "eliminated" for California chemical leak, officials say
California crews conducted an overnight operation at a chemical leak site in Garden Grove, Orange County. Officials confirmed the threat of an explosion has been 'eliminated' and is now 'off the table.'
- SoCal shelters at breaking point as toxic chemical leak forces 40,000 evacuations over explosion threat
Southern California shelters are overcrowded as 40,000 Orange County residents evacuate due to a toxic chemical leak posing an explosion risk. The crisis has forced evacuees to seek shelter amid concerns about harmful chemicals falling from the sky.
- Evacuation orders issued for 40,000 people in California over explosion threat
Evacuation orders were issued for 40,000 people in California due to an explosion threat. Officials confirmed there is no active gas leak or plume, but the tank is described as 'actively in crisis' and cannot be secured.