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2026-05-25 07:31:39
[California Storage Tank May Have Cracked, Potentially Relieving Internal Pressure] The crisis of a toxic chemical storage tank leak in Orange County, California, continues. Local officials said on the 24th that emergency responders have discovered a possible crack in the large storage tank. Acting Orange County Fire Chief McGovern posted a statement on social media saying that an expert emergency team conducted a visual inspection of the tank, located in Garden Grove, Orange County, on the night of the 23rd, and "found a possible crack in the tank, which may be relieving some of the internal pressure." Officials are conducting verification and analysis, and this information may influence the direction and response strategy for the incident. (Xinhua)
