The Latest Breaking News from Orange County Fire Authority

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

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

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