Explosion fears remain, but crack in California chemical tank is positive sign

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Officials say an industrial tank in Southern California containing about 7,000 gallons of highly flammable and toxic chemicals appears to have cracked. Experts say that could mean a rupture or catastrophic explosion may be averted. Thousands have been evacuated from several communities in Orange County. Lana Zak reports. "CBS Evening News" delivers the day's most important stories, delivering context and depth to bring greater understanding to your world. Check local listings for "CBS Evening News" broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS Evening News" YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/CBSEveningNews Watch full episodes of "CBS Evening News": https://cbsnews.com/evening-news/full-episodes/ Follow "CBS Evening News" on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbseveningnews/ Like "CBS Evening News" on Facebook: https://facebook.com/CBSEveningNews Follow "CBS Evening News" on X: https://twitter.com/CBSEveningNews Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: http

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