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California Declares Emergency Over Chemical Tank Explosion Risk
Authorities in Southern California declared a state of emergency and ordered the evacuation of 40,000 residents due to the risk of a chemical tank explosion. Fire crews are racing to contain a toxic leak as the tank continues to heat up.
24 May, 04:03 — 24 May, 09:05
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Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate - AP News
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate AP News
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California Chemical Tank At Risk Of Exploding, 40,000 Residents To Evacuate
The weather will be an important factor in determining where a plume of chemicals would go in the event of an explosion.
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California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as crews race to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County.
By Emmanuel Tetteh
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First report: AP · 24 May, 04:03|Full coverage: 8 · 6h|Window: 6h
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