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Garden Grove business plans to resume operations after tank hazmat scare
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jill Replogle , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This move is contingent on a safety plan that will be monitored independently and approved by a court. A hazardous waste incident earlier this year led to evacuations and a halt in operations.
A hazardous waste incident earlier this year led to evacuations and a halt in operations. The company involved has now decommissioned the tank responsible and plans to resume full operations later this year. This move is contingent on a safety plan that will be monitored independently and approved by a court.
The tank's removal is still pending review by state agencies. A toxic chemical was involved in the incident, and its removal has been completed. Further details about the incident and the company's plans are available.
The company employs a significant number of people at the affected facility.
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Category: business Published: August 25, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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