Threat of explosion "off the table" for California chemical leak, officials say

20m ago Threat of explosion "off the table" at California chemical leak in Orange County, officials say Orange County officials responding to a California chemical leak announced on Monday morning that the threat of a BLEVE, or Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion, has been eliminated after an overnight operation. "We are happy to report that the threat of a BLEVE is now off the table," Orange County Fire Authority Interim Chief TJ McGovern said. "That threat has been eliminated." In a post on X , McGovern and OCFA Incident Commander and Division Chief Craig Covey said crews confirmed a crack on the tank, which led to a pressure release. The tank's internal temperature has decreased from 100 degrees to 93 degrees. "That is incredibly positive news as we turn the corner on this incident," Covey said. Updated 7m ago White House says Trump administration is monitoring situation after California federal emergency declaration request A White House official told CBS News on Monday that the Trump administration "is engaged and monitoring the situation in Garden Grove," noting that federal resources were assisting with the response. "The U.S. EPA has integrated with the local Unified Command composed of state and local agencies, and has enabled air monitoring at 20 locations around the area," the White House official said. …