
California Chemical Tank Explosion Risk Averted After Evacuations
Fire officials in California have confirmed that the risk of a catastrophic explosion from a chemical tank has passed, following the evacuation of 50,000 residents. The incident had sparked fears due to the dangerous nature of the chemicals involved.
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California chemicals tank no longer an explosion risk, say fire officials
Firefighters contending with an overheating tank of hazardous chemicals in Southern California on Monday said an overnight operation had eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding.
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