HEALTHCALMATTERS
An explosion scare, then a warehouse fire: Californians want answers about hazardous chemicals
Residents in California's Boyle Heights and Orange County are demanding accountability after fires at facilities storing hazardous chemicals caused public health concerns. The Lineage warehouse in Los Angeles used anhydrous ammonia, while a Garden Grove aerospace facility earlier prompted a mass evacuation due to potential chemical leaks. Both facilities had prior regulatory violations, raising questions about oversight and safety measures.
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