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fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Why a chemical explosion in Orange County could be so catastrophic

A methyl methacrylate tank in Garden Grove faced possible failure or explosion, prompting evacuation of about 40,000 residents due to high toxicity and flammability.
fromLos Angeles Times
18 hours ago

Crude oil spills onto Cesar Chavez Avenue in East L.A. after pipeline rupture

Firefighters responded around 3:20 a.m. to a report of a hazardous material incident near East Cesar Chavez and North Eastern avenues, according to Los Angeles County Fire Captain Aaron Katon.
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