4+ hour, 36+ min ago   (446+ words) A burst water pipe has shut down the popular theme park at the height of the school summer holidays Chessington World of Adventures has been forced to close for the day, sparking outrage for customers who said they were unable…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (262+ words) South Korean authorities on Tuesday briefly ordered civilians to evacuate after what they described as a white phosphorus leak at a U.S. military base near the capital, Seoul. Officials in the city of Pyeongtaek urged nearby residents to move to a…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (705+ words) More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company's tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion last month, forcing the evacuation of about 50,000 residents in California's Orange County. Debbie Cohran,…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (820+ words) Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared a catastrophic explosion. The warrant signed by a federal judge last week…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (789+ words) There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail as long as they are properly maintained and inspected. The incidents have raised questions about who is responsible for regulating companies…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (539+ words) Approximately 16,000 individuals out of an initial 50,000 evacuees are still awaiting clearance to return home Thousands of Southern California residents remain displaced from their homes as emergency crews continue efforts to cool a damaged chemical tank at an aerospace plant, despite…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (976+ words) Emergency officials lifted an evacuation order for some of the people who live near a damaged tank containing a hazardous chemical in Southern California after temperatures inside the tank fell enough to eliminate the risk of a catastrophic explosion. While…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (527+ words) Authorities in Southern California are scrambling to find a safe resolution as a damaged chemical tank overheats Thousands of residents in Southern California faced evacuation over the Memorial Day weekend as authorities scrambled to contain a hazardous chemical threat at…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (750+ words) Nearly 50,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in Orange County, California A dangerous chemical leak that forced nearly 50,000 people from their homes in Orange County, California, may have taken a hopeful turn after crews discovered what officials described as…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (759+ words) 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 evacuation of some 50,000 residents. The tank overheated Thursday…...