Crack in California chemical tank may reduce explosion risk

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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,

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