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5. The threat of a BLEVE (a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion) has been eliminated

Mon May 25, 2026, 01:15 PM

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The crack in the tank has lowered the pressure and temperature, but the threat of an open air explosion still exists. What a scary mess.

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Out of control corporations Farmer-Rick Monday #1

Whom ever approved this needs to be under criminal charges... cbabe Monday #2

Deregulation is the answer to our problems the_liberal_grandpa Monday #3

Damn ! Get some CO2-filled runway foam all around that tank, pronto ! nt eppur_se_muova Monday #4