A damaged chemical tank in Southern California cracked over the weekend, which authorities were hopeful would relieve pressure and reduce the risk of an explosion.

Fire officials identify a potential crack in a California chemical tank, reducing explosion risk while preparing for possible hazardous spill.

Fire officials identify a potential crack in a California chemical tank, reducing explosion risk while preparing for possible hazardous spill.

Tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders in Garden Grove, California. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders in Garden Grove, California. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The risk of a catastrophic explosion of a damaged chemical tank Southern California has been eliminated following a close overnight inspection that confirmed a crack in the tank has relieved pressure and cooled the chemical.