Explosion threat eliminated at chemical tank in California
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Two people were killed when a tank of caustic chemicals ruptured. Officials said they will resume searching for missing workers May 27.
OC Fire Authority officials said firefighters verified the tank is cracked and temperature has been dropping – eliminating the chances of a massive explosion as thousands of residents remain evacuated.
Map: Potential Garden Grove tank explosion blast zone shows where homes, businesses could be damaged
The exact nature of the damage, and what contingencies are in place to deal with it, have not been made clear.