Garden Grove chemical tank cools, risk of catastrophic explosion eliminated

Orange County Fire Authority officials said Monday morning that the temperature of a chemical tank in Garden Grove has cooled, eliminating the risk of a catastrophic explosion. “We are happy to

Potential crack on California toxic chemical tank may ease pressure as officials race to prevent explosion

A potential crack may be releasing pressure inside a toxic chemical tank in Garden Grove, officials said Sunday, a development they hope could help avert a devastating vapor explosion.

Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say

May 25 (Reuters) - Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in Southern California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding after a crack relieved some of the mounting pressure,

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode.

Threat of Catastrophic Explosion 'Eliminated' After Chemical Tank Cracks, Forcing Tens of Thousands to Evacuate

While "that is incredibly positive news," an official said, authorities are warning that danger still persists in Southern California

'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says

NEW YORK, May 24 (Reuters) - Experts trying to prevent a tank holding a highly toxic and flammable chemical from exploding in Southern California found a "potential crack" in the container that might be reducing the pressure,

Threat of devastating explosion of California chemical tank has been eliminated, officials say

The threat of an explosion due to pressure and heat inside a volatile toxic chemical tank at a California aerospace facility has been eliminated.