California Orders Evacuation of Tens of Thousands Over Leaking Chemical Tank
Firefighters reported a tank of toxic chemicals heating up in southern California. Officials ordered tens of thousands of residents to leave the area.
ewg.orgFirefighters warned that a tank of toxic chemicals in California is heating up, adding to fears of a catastrophic explosion in a crisis that has already forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate in south California over leaking chemical tank.
Local authorities directed residents in affected southern California communities to leave their homes. The order covers an area where the leaking tank is located.
Firefighters stated the tank contents are heating and could lead to an explosion. The warning followed reports of the leak.
Tens of thousands of people have now been told to evacuate.
No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident so far.
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Residents remain displaced until the tank is secured.
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