How a Chemical Tank in Southern California Came to the Brink of Disaster

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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 2 hours ago • aljazeera.com

Failing chemical tank forces thousands to evacuate in Southern California

Firefighters were able to reduce the tank’s temperature, buying crews more time to stabilise the situation. About 40,000 people in Southern California have been ordered to evacuate their homes as emergency responders rac…

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The New York Times - Home Page 8 hours ago • nytimes.com

How a Chemical Tank in Southern California Came to the Brink of Disaster

Firefighters are left without any options to prevent the tank, filled with a toxic chemical, from collapsing or exploding. The authorities have urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

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