Fire and hazmat agency
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As of May 2026: Declared BLEVE explosion threat eliminated; continuing cooling and monitoring operations
The risk of a catastrophic explosion is gone, and 50,000 displaced residents were cleared to go home. OCFA Interim Chief TJ McGovern announced Monday that the BLEVE (vapor explosion) risk 'is now off the table' — the tank cooled from 100°F to 93°F and its crack released built-up pressure.
Updated May 25
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