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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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Two dead, nine missing after Washington chemical tank explosion | Morning in America

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

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

The bodies of seven of the nine missing workers have been recovered from the aftermath of a chemical tank implosion at a pulp and paper mill in southern Washington state, authorities said Friday.

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Nine confirmed dead after paper mill chemical implosion in Longview

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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.

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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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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

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'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says

NEW YORK, May 24 (Reuters) - Experts trying to prevent a tank holding a highly toxic and flammable chemical from exploding in Southern California found a "potential crack" in the container that might be reducing the pressure,