Crack in chemical tank relieves pressure and averts explosion risk, overnight inspection confirms
A crack in a damaged chemical tank in Southern California has relieved pressure and reduced the risk of explosion, according to an overnight inspection. Authorities confirmed that the temperature inside the tank has dropped, allowing them to manage the situation more effectively. However, evacuation orders remain in place for approximately 50,000 residents due to ongoing safety concerns.
- ▪A crack in the chemical tank has relieved pressure and cooled the chemical inside.
- ▪Evacuation orders are still in effect for about 50,000 residents in Garden Grove, California.
- ▪Firefighters have been actively cooling the tank to prevent a potential explosion.
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Open this photo in gallery:Water is sprayed on a damaged tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Calif., on Sunday after the tank containing a chemical used to make plastic parts overheated Thursday.Ethan Swope/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe risk of a catastrophic explosion at a damaged chemical tank in Southern California has been eliminated following a close overnight inspection that confirmed a crack in the tank relieved pressure and cooled the chemical, authorities said Monday.Officials said crews conducted tank temperature checks at night to reduce risks to firefighters, avoiding daytime operations when heat from the tank made conditions around it most dangerous.
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