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Risk of catastrophic blast from California chemical leak eliminated, but other concerns remain

The threat of a catastrophic explosion from a chemical vapor leak in Orange County, California, was ruled out Monday after officials discovered a crack in a failing tank at GKN Aerospace Saturday night. Concerns of a smaller explosion still remain. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

Published May 25, 2026, 11:27 PM
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Risk of catastrophic blast from California chemical leak eliminated, but other concerns remain

The threat of a catastrophic explosion from a chemical vapor leak in Orange County, California, was ruled out Monday after officials discovered a crack in a failing tank at GKN Aerospace Saturday night. Concerns of a smaller explosion still remain. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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