**California Chemical Tank Crisis: 50,000 Evacuated Amid BLEVE Threat**
Propane Insider
A chemical leak in Orange County, California, escalated into a Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) threat, forcing nearly 50,000 residents to evacuate. Firefighters raced against time to cool a bulging tank containing methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable chemical. This incident, while chemical-related, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of rigorous tank integrity and emergency preparedness across all fuel sectors, including propane.
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