SECURITYMay 25 · 15:45 UTCCBC NEWS

California chemicals tank no longer an explosion risk, say fire officials

Firefighters in Southern California successfully mitigated the risk of an explosion from an overheating tank of hazardous chemicals through an overnight operation. The tank was previously causing concern due to its overheating, but officials now confirm the danger has been eliminated.

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