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Norte Fire Torches Orange County: 6 Homes Gone, 16,000 Evacuated, 3 Fires Raging

Norte Fire scorches 570 acres in Orange County, destroys 6 homes and forces 16,000 to evacuate as Bryson and Henderson fires burn simultaneously.

Latin Times · Oct 17

California prepares for an explosive disaster as a toxic chemical tank continues to heat up despite every effort to keep it stable

50,000 residents have been asked to evacuate.

We Got This Covered · 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

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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

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents are ordered to evacuate

A damaged chemical tank in Southern California shows a potential crack, possibly reducing explosion risk. However, 50,000 residents remain evacuated with no return timeline. Firefighters are cooling the tank, while experts debate the crack's impact. The company faces a class-action lawsuit. Officials are monitoring the situation closely.

The Economic Times · May 25

Alaska Airlines flight makes hard landing during California storms

Passengers on a flight from Seattle to Orange County endured a scary landing amid the gusty winds and rain of Tropical Storm Hilary on Sunday night.

WEKU · Aug 22, 2023

'Utter chaos': How the Coastal fire destroyed mansions despite firefighters' efforts

Andreas Frank watched from the second story of his ridge-top Laguna Niguel home as the hillside below began to smolder.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 7, 2022

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Homeowners sue SoCal Edison, claiming faulty equipment sparked Coastal fire

LOS ANGELES — A group of homeowners is suing Southern California Edison, claiming that its equipment was to blame for a blaze that destroyed more than 20 homes in Laguna Niguel last week.

Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2022

California's coastal fire has destroyed at least 20 homes

The cause of the fire, which stretched about 200 acres as of Thursday morning, remains under investigation.

WEKU · May 12, 2022

Southern California Edison reports ‘circuit activity’ at time of Coastal fire that destroyed 20 homes in Laguna Niguel

LOS ANGELES — Authorities on Thursday were trying to determine the cause of a brush fire that burned at least 20 homes in Laguna Niguel, fueled by winds and dry conditions caused by California’s intense drought.

Los Angeles Times · May 12, 2022

Million dollar homes go up in flames as huge brush fire leaves trail of destruction

The huge fire in Orange County, California, began near a water treatment plant in the middle of Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach and has since engulfed an area of nearly 200 acres

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022

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