A potential crack may be releasing pressure inside a toxic chemical tank in Garden Grove, which could help avert a devastating vapor explosion.
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Overnight testing has determined that temperatures and pressure levels have stabilized, officials said.
Officials have been dumping water on the tank at a facility in Garden Grove for days in an effort to cool its internal temperature.
Orange County fire official says a potential crack found on a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove might alleviated internal pressure, reducing risk of a catastrophic explosion.
Firefighters found a "potential crack in the tank which could potentially be relieving some of the pressure in there," according to local authorities.
The mayor of Garden Grove warned those who have remained that it was a "very dangerous situation" and they should flee now.
The tank, filled with a toxic chemical, is at risk of explosion or breach. More than 40,000 residents remain under evacuation orders.
Overheated tanks at risk of exploding have prompted emergency response efforts and evacuations in Garden Grove, California.
Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated and Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared an emergency as officials try to thwart an explosion at the facility in the city of Garden Grove.
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