catastrophic explosion
Coverage of catastrophic explosion in the Nexus archive.
- Garden Grove chemical tank holding steady but evacuations continue
The risk of a catastrophic explosion at a Garden Grove chemical tank has been eliminated, but 16,000 residents remain evacuated as crews monitor the site for a potential smaller blast. Hazmat teams neutralized adjacent tanks and monitored the main tank's temperature overnight, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
- Chemical Tank in California Cools, Eliminating Risk of Explosion
The risk of a catastrophic explosion at a chemical tank near Los Angeles has been averted, but approximately 16,000 people remain under evacuation orders due to lingering risks.
- Risk of catastrophic blast from California chemical leak eliminated, but other concerns remain
The risk of a catastrophic explosion from a chemical vapor leak in Orange County, California, was eliminated after officials identified a crack in a failing tank at GKN Aerospace. However, concerns about a smaller explosion persist.
- Potential crack found on Garden Grove chemical tank, reducing explosion risk
A potential crack found on a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove may have reduced internal pressure, lowering the risk of a catastrophic explosion, according to an Orange County fire official.