How will the Orange County chemical crisis be resolved? Here is what we know

How will the Orange County chemical crisis be resolved? Here is what we know

• The temperature inside the failing tank has risen to 90 degrees, up from 77 a day earlier. The boiling point of the toxic chemical is 101 degrees Celsius.• The main hope to avoid an explosion is to keep spraying water on the tank, keeping temperatures cooler. • It’s possible an explosion can be avoided … Read more

Why is the Orange County chemical tank crisis so hard to fix?

Why is the Orange County chemical tank crisis so hard to fix?

A large, pressurized tank filled with a toxic chemical in Orange County is at risk of either exploding or leaking, and officials say their options are highly limited. By Friday night, fire crews were making progress lowering the temperature of the chemical tank, which is down to around 61 degrees, with 50 degrees being the … Read more