The Guardian Australia
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·2 hours ago
Crack in California chemical tank averts ‘catastrophic’ blast but thousands remain evacuated
A crack in an overheated chemical tank in Orange County, California, averted a catastrophic explosion over Memorial Day weekend, officials said Tuesday. The GKN Aerospace facility contains 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable plastic-making chemical. About 16,000 residents remain evacuated as crews work to cool and neutralize the damaged.
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