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Overheated chemical tank in southern California ‘will fail’, EPA chief says
EPA officials warn an overheating chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California, is expected to fail, leading to the evacuation of approximately 50,000 residents. Authorities are attempting to cool the tank containing methyl methacrylate, noting that while an explosion is possible, a low-volume release is the most likely outcome.
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Overheated chemical tank in southern California ‘will fail’, EPA chief says
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