Potential crack in California chemical tank could avert explosion, officials say

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Fire officials say a potential crack in a pressurized tank containing a toxic and highly flammable chemical at an aerospace manufacturing plant in California may help avert a cataclysmic explosion as tens of thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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