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Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding

Evacuations reduced in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

Officials racing to prevent an overheating chemical tank in California from exploding breathed a small sigh of relief Monday after confirming a crack in the structure had helped reduce pressure inside,

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Thousands still evacuated near Southern California chemical tank despite eased explosion fears

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Thousands can return home after 'catastrophic' explosion risk at California tank is averted

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Garden Grove chemical crisis reaches 5th day as threat of massive explosion eliminated

Emergency crews continue to work around the clock to prevent a chemical plant in Garden Grove from leaking or exploding, with an estimated 50,000 Orange County residents under evacuation orders.

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Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say

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Live Updates: Tank explosion threat "eliminated" for California chemical leak in Orange County, officials say

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Orange County fire chiefs issue update on chemical plant disaster

Despite the good news, there is still the potential that about 7,000 gallons of the chemical could spill out into the streets.

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Garden Grove chemical crisis: Explosion threat 'eliminated'

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Live updates: Explosion risk eliminated at Garden Grove chemical tank

Southern California chemical tank has a crack that could possibly lower risk of explosion

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode.

Map: Potential Garden Grove tank explosion blast zone shows where homes, businesses could be damaged

The exact nature of the damage, and what contingencies are in place to deal with it, have not been made clear.

Newsom declares state of emergency in Orange County as failing chemical tank nears catastrophic explosion

Emergency crews launch overnight mission to neutralize a volatile chemical tank at a Southern California aerospace facility in Garden Grove as Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency.