
California Chemical Tank Nears Explosion, Prompts Mass Evacuations
California officials have declared a state of emergency in Orange County as an overheating chemical tank in Garden Grove remains at risk of a catastrophic explosion. Efforts to cool the tank continue, with tens of thousands of residents evacuated from the surrounding area.
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Garden Grove Chemical Tank Could Be Inching Toward Explosion, Authorities Say
Firefighters still have few options to prevent a tank of toxic chemicals in Garden Grove, Calif., from leaking or exploding.
By Chris Hippensteel
Read full article →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.
Read full article →Toxic chemical tank at risk of explosion in California - CNN
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Read full article →Overheating chemical tank in California still in danger of exploding, officials say
Officials in California on Saturday walked back a previous optimistic temperature reading at an overheated chemical storage tank, saying they are back on the offensive to try and stop it from exploding.
Read full article →Evacuation centers fill up in southern California as efforts continue to cool damaged chemical tank
No injuries were reported after the pressurized tank overheated and began venting vapors in Garden Grove, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Read full article →40,000 evacuate over LA chemical tank explosion risk
US firefighters warned a tank of toxic chemicals in California is heating up, adding to fears of a catastrophic explosion that has already forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate.
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