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crack
Coverage of crack in the Nexus archive.
- Crack in California chemical tank averts ‘catastrophic’ blast but thousands remain evacuated
A crack in an overheated chemical tank in California's Orange County averted a catastrophic explosion but left 16,000 residents still evacuated as crews work to neutralize the damaged tank. The incident initially forced 50,000 people to evacuate near Garden Grove, with most returning after the crack formed over Memorial Day weekend.
- Crack Found on Chemical Tank Could Lower Explosion Risk
A massive chemical tank in Orange County, California, filled with a dangerous toxic chemical, is at risk of exploding, leading to the evacuation of nearly 50,000 residents. Authorities are investigating whether a newly discovered crack in the tank could reduce pressure and lower the explosion risk.