Thousands Evacuated in Southern California Over Leaking Chemical Tank

Authorities ordered 40,000 people to evacuate after a storage tank leaked a hazardous chemical, posing an explosion risk

Justin Tomlinson

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Thousands Evacuated in Southern California Over Leaking Chemical Tank

Authorities in southern California ordered the evacuation of 40,000 people on Friday after a large storage tank began leaking a hazardous chemical. The chemical, which is used to manufacture plastic parts, created a significant risk of an explosion.[1]

To address the danger, firefighters succeeded in lowering the temperature of the storage tank. This intervention has bought emergency crews additional time to stabilize the situation.[2]

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