Officials Say Risk Of Major Explosion From Chemical Tank In Southern California Eliminated, Evacuation Order Remains

Orange County fire officials said on Monday that the risk of a catastrophic chemical tank explosion at an aerospace facility has been eliminated.

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However, evacuations remain in place for approximately 50,000 residents in Garden Grove, California.

“The crisis is not averted,” said interim fire chief for the Orange County Fire Authority TJ McGovern, according to The New York Times.

“Let me be clear. Evacuation zones are still in place. The threat is not eliminated,” he added.

There is no longer a risk of a compromised chemical tank exploding in the suburbs of Los Angeles, but evacuation orders for more than 50,000 people remain in effect, the Orange County Fire Authority said https://t.co/TalsxoofmI https://t.co/dUPAFWmB9e

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In an interview with the TV station KTLA, Mr. McGovern said that the tank could still leak