Los Angeles continues to struggle with a persistent pattern of industrial disasters affecting low-income residential areas. The recent Garden Grove incident exemplifies a decades-long problem where chemical plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities operate dangerously close to homes, schools, and parks. This systemic issue disproportionately impacts vulnerable communities, raising critical questions about environmental justice, regulatory oversight, and the true costs of industrial development in urban neighborhoods.

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