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Tens of thousands of Garden Grove residents have returned home nearly a week after an overheating chemical tank triggered mass evacuations, but many are now grappling with the economic consequences. Some have to figure out how to make up for the unexpected expenses on hotels and food.

All evacuation orders are being lifted for residents impacted by the chemical tank crisis in Garden Grove, authorities say.

Orange County Fire Authority officials said Monday morning that the temperature of a chemical tank in Garden Grove has cooled, eliminating the risk of a catastrophic explosion. “We are happy to

An all-night operation confirmed a crack in the tank in relieving atmosphere and pressure, OC fire officials say.

The failure of a cooling system designed to regulate the temperature of chemical tanks at a Garden Grove aerospace plant – one of which dangerously overheated – is what prompted a hazmat response and led to the evacuation of 50,000 people over the weekend, authorities said on Tuesday, May 26.

The danger of a catastrophic explosion at a Garden Grove chemical tank is now gone, but 16,000 residents remain evacuated Tuesday as crews continue monitoring the site for a potential smaller blast. Hazmat teams worked overnight to neutralize the adjacent tanks and monitor the temperature on the main involved tank,

Firefighters lifted the final evacuation orders on Tuesday evening after days of questions from residents on when they could return.

Residents voiced frustrations, concerns over preparedness, communication during crisis and why volatile chemicals are allowed near homes and schools.