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California lifts evacuation orders for thousands near damaged chemical tank
State officials lifted evacuation orders for thousands of residents living near a damaged chemical tank in California on May 26, 2026. Tens of thousands of other residents remain under evacuation orders and have not been allowed to return home.
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Evacuation orders were lifted for thousands of residents living near a damaged chemical tank in California, according to Npr. Tens of thousands of residents in the same area remain under evacuation orders and have not been allowed to return home. The update was reported on May 26, 2026.
No further details on the cause of the tank damage or the timeline for remaining residents were provided in the report.
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