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California chemical tank fissure may avert explosion, officials say

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Officials in Southern California are monitoring a chemical tank that could rupture or explode, potentially releasing toxic methyl methacrylate. A potential crack discovered in the tank might be relieving pressure, which could avert a catastrophic event. Evacuation orders have been issued for tens of thousands of residents in Garden Grove, a suburb near Los Angeles, as authorities work to manage the situation. AI

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California chemical tank fissure may avert explosion, officials say

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Possible fissure in California chemical tank may help prevent explosion, official says

    Experts trying to prevent a tank of hazardous chemicals from exploding in southern California found a “potential crack” in the container that might be reducing the pressure, a fire official said on Sunday. Since Friday, officials have warned that the tank, which contains methyl m…

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