Explosion threat eliminated at chemical tank in California
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Emergency crews are working nonstop to prevent an overheating tank filled with a toxic chemical from leaking or triggering what could be a catastrophic explosion as approximately 50,000 residents in Orange County,
Evacuation orders were issued to 40,000 Orange County residents. A fire official said a major spill or an explosion were the only expected outcomes.
People living in more than 50 homes remained evacuated on Monday afternoon following a house explosion and a gas leak in Centreville the night before, according to a spokesperson for the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. That number is down from ...