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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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Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities say
Potential crack on California toxic chemical tank may ease pressure as officials race to prevent explosion
Orange County residents react to evacuation after chemical tank explosion threat
The threat of a BLEVE, or Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion, has been "eliminated" after an overnight operation, Orange County Fire Authority Interim Chief TJ McGovern said on Monday.

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Live Updates: Tank explosion threat "eliminated" for California chemical leak in Orange County, officials say
OC Fire official says chemical tank may have cracked potentially lowering explosion risk
Potential crack on California chemical tank may ease pressure as crews race to prevent explosion
Concerns over a possible explosion or leak have prompted evacuation orders for tens of thousands of residents, many of whom are staying in shelters.

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Gavin Newsom pleads for Trump’s help as crack appears on Garden Grove chemical tank
Threat of catastrophic vapor explosion eliminated but dangers posed by volatile chemical tank in Southern California remain

Live updates: Garden Grove chemical tank cools, risk of catastrophic explosion eliminated

Orange County Fire Authority officials said Monday morning that the temperature of a chemical tank in Garden Grove has cooled, eliminating the risk of an explosion. “We are happy to report that the

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

The risk of a “catastrophic” explosion at a chemical tank in a Los Angeles-area city was averted by Monday, but around 16,000 people remained under evacuation orders as some risks remained, officials

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.