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Explosion threat eliminated at chemical tank in California

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What we know about the chemical tank incident in Southern California — and what questions still linger

Officials said the worst-case scenario, a massive explosion, had been averted.

ABC7 KABC · 2d

Threat of explosion at OC chemical tank eliminated as crack relieves pressure; evacs still in place

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Explosion Risk Lifted At Southern California Chemical Tank After Emergency Pressure Release

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Massive blast ruled out at California chemical leak in Orange County as officials say crisis is "not over"

Firefighters were alerted Thursday to a chemical vapor leak from a failing tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove that contained methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable toxic epoxy.

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Garden Grove chemical crisis: Evacuation zone reduced

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Orange County Issues New Evacuation Map as Catastrophic Explosion Threat Ends

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Evacuation zone shrinks after 'worst-case scenario' of chemical tank blast averted

About 16,000 people remain under evacuation orders, Garden Grove Police Chief Amir El-Farra said during a press briefing Monday evening.

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Evacuation orders lifted after threat of California chemical tank explosion is eliminated

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Garden Grove chemical tank cools, risk of catastrophic explosion eliminated

Orange County chemical leak: ‘All-night mission’ to measure tank pressure

The race to mitigate public safety and environmental concerns as a chemical tank overheats in Garden Grove, California, continued for a fourth day with 40,000 under evacuation orders.

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All-night mission planned to check pressure on chemical tank threatening to explode

A blast could cause life-threatening conditions and severe structural damage.

Crack in chemical tank relieves pressure and averts explosion risk, overnight inspection confirms

Authorities in Garden Grove, Calif., say methyl methacrylate has cooled, but evacuation order for 50,000 not yet lifted

NBC Los Angeles on MSN

Live updates: Evacuees fill shelters in Garden Grove chemical tank emergency

What to Know Evacuation orders remain in effect for about 50,000 people as firefighters worked to reduce the risk of a toxic chemical tank explosion at a Garden Grove aerospace facility. Some evacuation shelters were at capacity after authorities warned people of a possible toxic chemical spill or explosion of the overheating chemical tank at GKN Aerospace.

ABC7 KABC

Crews investigating if OC chemical tank pressure has been relieved after crack discovered

The evacuation zone for a "crisis situation" in Garden Grove spans several blocks. Authorities say 50,000 residents are impacted. They are urging everyone in the zone to leave for their safety immediately.