Evacuations reduced in California chemical tank emergency

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Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say
Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in Southern California have eliminated the possibility of the ​tank exploding after a crack relieved some...

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Officials lift evacuation orders for some California residents living near a damaged chemical tank
Evacuations reduced in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated
California chemical tank crisis updates. What happens next?
The worst threats from a damaged chemical tank in Southern California have passed, with authorities saying a major explosion was no longer imminent, but evacuations are still in place amid continued r...

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Massive blast ruled out at California chemical leak in Orange County as officials say crisis is "not over"
Chance for large explosion decreases in California chemical tank after crews find small crack
Threat of Catastrophic Explosion 'Eliminated' After Chemical Tank Cracks, Forcing Tens of Thousands to Evacuate
More than 50,000 residents were reportedly evacuated due to the risk posed to the public, which prompted a state of emergency declaration

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Recap: Evacuation map reduced, thousands of residents can return home
All evacuation orders lifted after threat of Calif. chemical tank blast averted