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Chemical tank crack eases explosion fears as 50,000 residents flee California

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A damaged chemical tank at a California aerospace site cracked over the weekend, leading authorities to hope that the fissure will relieve pressure and avert an explosion risk

US officials hope damaged tank at California aerospace site will relieve pressure and avert blast risk

A damaged chemical tank in southern California cracked over the weekend, which authorities were hopeful would relieve pressure and reduce the risk of an explosion.

Some 50,000 residents in Garden Grove, a city of roughly 170,000 about 40 miles (60km) south of downtown Los Angeles, have been evacuated and are waiting for a resolution.

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Originally published by The Guardian World Read original →