Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding
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Emergency officials are racing to mitigate a Garden Grove chemical tank crisis as thousands remain under evacuation orders.
California crews conducted an overnight operation at the site of a chemical leak in Orange County and said Monday that the threat of an explosion is "off the table."
Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in Southern California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding after a crack relieved some of the mounting pressure, they said on Monday.
Authorities are trying to tamp down the risk of a possible explosion or leak of a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California.
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Gov Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency as chemical tank set to cause mega explosion
Newsom said the state is 'mobilizing every resource available' after more than 40,000 residents were ordered to evacuate Orange County.