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California chemical tank threatens explosion, forcing 40,000 evacuations

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A chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, is at risk of exploding, prompting the evacuation of approximately 40,000 residents. The tank holds 26,000 liters of methyl methacrylate, a flammable liquid used in plastics manufacturing. Firefighters are working to cool the tank, which has seen its temperature rise by about one degree Fahrenheit per hour, and are also addressing the potential threat from a nearby larger tank. AI

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California chemical tank threatens explosion, forcing 40,000 evacuations

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    California races to prevent chemical tank explosion as thousands evacuated

    Firefighters warned on Saturday that 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 Californians to evacuate. About 40,000 residents were ordered to leave their homes in the Garden Gr…

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