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UPDATED May 23, 2026 at 9:02 AM ET
May 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
40,000 evacuated as officials warn chemical tank may fail
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Officials expanded evacuations in Orange County cities over a toxic chemical tank they say is in crisis.
WHO: Southern California officials
WHAT: Expanded evacuation zone for a toxic chemical tank described as actively in crisis
WHEN: May 22, 2026 at 5:59 PM ET
WHERE: Orange County, California
WHY: Officials said the tank is actively in crisis and is going to fail
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