This is exactly why we need stricter regulations on chemical storage and way more transparency about what’s being kept near where people live and vacation. It’s absolutely wild (and honestly scary) that one accident can force 160,000 people to hide indoors because of toxic gas. We shouldn’t be prioritizing industrial convenience over public health and the environment. These kinds of incidents keep happening, and it’s a clear sign that we need to move away from dangerous chemicals and rethink how we manage our resources. Clean, green alternatives exist—it’s time governments and companies start actually using them.