Evacuations eased after California chemical scare
Federal regulators, including the Environmental Protection Agency, had warned the worst-case scenario could involve multiple explosions if nearby tanks ignited.
A sign is posted at a fast-food drive-through closed due to an evacuation following a chemical leak from a large storage tank in Garden Grove, California. Authorities said a crack was found in the damaged tank, potentially easing pressure as nearly 50,000 residents were evacuated over fears of an explosion.
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