The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Whelton

Wildfires can contaminate nearby homes and water systems – here’s what Spokane’s returning residents need to know

When fire evacuation orders are lifted and residents start returning to burned neighborhoods, many people assume “cleared to return” means “safe.” It rarely does.

The Conversation · Aug 11

California residents evacuated due to chemical tank threat return home but fears remain

Residents were back in their homes near a chemical tank that overheated in Southern California

AAP · May 27

Thousands return home after California chemical tank threat, but fears linger

A faulty valve in the tank's cooling system triggered the evacuation of 50,000 people in and around Garden Grove, Orange County

The Independent UK · May 27

Thousands still evacuated near Southern California chemical tank despite eased explosion fears

Thousands of people who live near a damaged hazardous chemical tank in Southern California still can't return home, even as officials say the risk of a catastrophic explosion had largely passed

AAP · May 26

Evacuation order lifted for some California residents living near a damaged chemical tank

Emergency officials have lifted an evacuation order for some of the tens of thousands of people who live near a damaged tank containing a hazardous chemical in Southern California

AAP · May 26

Thousands of US residents evacuated due to dangerous chemical tank can finally return home

Evacuation order for thousands who live near the tank containing hazardous chemicals has been lifted

The Independent UK · May 26

Officials lift evacuation orders for some California residents living near a damaged chemical tank

Emergency officials have lifted an evacuation order for some of the tens of thousands of people who live near a damaged tank containing a hazardous chemical in Southern California

AAP · May 26

Catastrophic explosion risk is over at chemical tank in California but evacuations remain

Despite this positive development, evacuation orders remain in place for approximately 50,000 residents in Garden Grove

The Independent UK · May 25

50,000 residents evacuated as Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank

A chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, is overheating and venting vapors. This has led to the evacuation of 50,000 residents due to fears of a powerful explosion. Authorities are working to cool the tank and prevent a disaster. Air pollution levels are being monitored. Residents have filed a lawsuit…

The Economic Times · May 25

Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank

Authorities are trying to tamp down the risk of a possible explosion or leak of a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California

The Independent UK · May 25