Posted on 05/28/2026 7:13:41 PM PDT by fidelis
Officials said there is no threat of an explosion or chemical leak.
All evacuation orders tied to a failing chemical tank in Southern California that sparked fears of a catastrophic explosion have been lifted, local authorities announced Tuesday evening.
The Orange County Fire Authority said in a social media post that officials have determined there is no threat of an explosion, fire or chemical leak and no risk to the public.
On Monday, officials announced the evacuation zone was shrinking after the "worst-case scenario" of a catastrophic explosion had been averted. But about 16,000 people remained under evacuation orders.
Earlier Tuesday, officials said the temperature inside the tank was holding steady at 92 degrees with only the use of onsite sprinklers to cool it. Once the methyl methacrylate -- the chemical in the tank -- cools and turns into a solid, the threat of a release goes away, Orange County Fire Department Capt. Wayhowe Huang said at a press conference Tuesday.
No chemical has leaked out, and there is nothing in the air, Huang said.
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People here were criticizing the emergency responders who were addressing this possible disaster, but it seems to have come out in the best way possible--except for the company that owned the tank. I'm guessing their troubles are just beginning.
In other words, God answering many prayers. 🔥 💦 🕊️
Another bad world situation taken care of by Trump.
Orange County Fire Department Capt. Wayhowe Huang? What’s his nickname?
And his brother big...
SOOOOOOOOOO—HOW DO THEY MOVE A LARGE SOLID LUMP????
And Newsom will take credit for it.
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