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Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities say
The risk of a catastrophic explosion at a damaged chemical tank in Southern California has been eliminated following a close overnight inspection that confirmed a crack in the tank relieved pressure and cooled the chemical, authorities said Monday.
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According to PBS News’s source item, Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities say, The risk of a catastrophic explosion at a damaged chemical tank in Southern California has been eliminated following a close overnight inspection that confirmed a crack in the tank relieved pressure and cooled the chemical, authorities said Monday.
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- Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California, authorities sayPBS News - 2026-05-25T14:37:57+00:00
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