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California chemical tank near Disneyland at risk of exploding, 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate

Tens of thousands told to evacuate after a 34,000-gallon tank of methyl methacrylate leaked at an aerospace plastics facility, sending potentially toxic vapors into the air.

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California firefighters say threat of massive explosion in Orange County chemical tank has been "eliminated"

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Explosion threat at southern California chemical tank eliminated, firefighters say

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Evacuation zone reduced in SoCal as chemical threat lessens, but 'it's not over yet'

A chemical tank in California that appeared at risk of exploding has stabilized, local fire officials said on May 25, resolving what authorities said could have been a "worst-case catastrophic event."

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California residents evacuated due to chemical tank threat return home but fears remain

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Evacuation order over California chemical tank threat lifted

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California officials warn massive chemical tank will likely spill thousands of gallons or 'blow up'

Officials say a 34,000-gallon chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove is actively in crisis, prompting urgent evacuations over explosion fears.

Toxic Explosion Feared at California Chemical Plant

Evacuation orders were issued to 40,000 Orange County residents. A fire official said a major spill or an explosion were the only expected outcomes.

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Caught on camera: Lightning strikes gas tank, triggering massive explosion in North Texas amid severe storms

SPRINGTOWN, Texas — A jaw-dropping moment was caught on camera Saturday night as severe storms tore through North Texas. Intense lightning and thunder engulfed Springtown when a powerful strike hit a gas storage tank, triggering an explosion that lit up ...