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Crack in California chemical tank a positive sign, but explosion fears remain
An industrial tank in Southern California containing 7,000 gallons of flammable and toxic chemicals appears to have cracked, potentially averting a catastrophic explosion. Thousands in Orange County remain evacuated despite the positive development.
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