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Officials lift evacuation orders for some California residents living near a damaged chemical tank
Emergency officials in Southern California lifted evacuation orders for approximately 34,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank after temperatures inside the tank dropped, reducing the risk of a catastrophic explosion. However, a smaller explosion or fire remains possible, and environmental risks persist as the tank cools further.
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