Industry was warned for years about chemical ‘runaway’ dangers. Then came near-catastrophe in O.C.
The chemical industry has been well aware of the risks of the type of thermal runaway reaction that…
Cooling system at chemical tanks likely failed, forcing mass O.C. evacuations, fire officials say
The crisis at a Garden Grove aerospace firm that required the evacuation of 50,000 people was probably caused…
Potential crack on California toxic chemical tank could be easing pressure as officials race to prevent explosion
LA PALMA, Calif. — A potential crack may be releasing pressure inside a toxic chemical tank in Southern California,…