Southern California officials on Monday say the risk of a devastating vapor explosion has been avoided in an incident involving a storage tank containing methyl methacrylate, a toxic chemical used to ...

A damaged chemical tank in Southern California cracked over the weekend but the interior temperature rose as authorities worked to reduce the risks of a powerful explosion that has led to the evacuati...

The potential consequences of increased heat or pressure in the tank teeter between two dreaded scenarios: a massive chemical leak that would infiltrate the soil and air with toxic material or a catas...