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Evacuations Issued When Holding Tank Leaks In OC: OCFA

Orange County firefighters received word of the leak shortly before 5:40 p.m. Thursday.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — A hazardous leak in Orange County triggered evacuation orders "out of an abundance of caution."

The incident was reported shortly before 5:45 p.m., when a large holding tank leaked in Garden Grove.

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Areas north of Garden Grove Boulevard, east of Monarch Street, south of Orangewood and west of Beach Boulevard are being evacuated, firefighters said.

Evacuated residents can reunite with family or friends at Rancho Alamitos High School, 11351 Dale Street.

No further information was immediately available.

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