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2 confirmed dead, 9 more presumed dead after chemical tank explosion in Washington

Two workers were confirmed dead and nine others are presumed to have been killed after a chemical explosion at a Washington state industrial facility.

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'No hope for survivors' in chemical tank explosion in Longview, Washington

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All evacuation orders lifted after explosion at California chemical tank is averted

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A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse

Crews have recovered the remains of one more victim of a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state, authorities said Friday, leaving two workers still unaccounted for.

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7 of 9 bodies recovered after chemical tank implosion at paper mill

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2 still missing in Longview, WA implosion; 11 dead

Garden Grove chemical tank cools, risk of catastrophic explosion eliminated

Orange County Fire Authority officials said Monday morning that the temperature of a chemical tank in Garden Grove has cooled, eliminating the risk of a catastrophic explosion. “We are happy to

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Potential crack on California toxic chemical tank may ease pressure as officials race to prevent explosion

A potential crack may be releasing pressure inside a toxic chemical tank in Garden Grove, officials said Sunday, a development they hope could help avert a devastating vapor explosion.

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode.

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Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

Officials have lifted all evacuation orders related to an overheating chemical tank in southern California, a day after a crack in the structure eliminated the risk of a catastrophic blast.

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Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say

May 25 (Reuters) - 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 of the mounting pressure,

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Threat of Catastrophic Explosion 'Eliminated' After Chemical Tank Cracks, Forcing Tens of Thousands to Evacuate

While "that is incredibly positive news," an official said, authorities are warning that danger still persists in Southern California