An investigation started into the cause of the accidental detonation of a tank shell that killed three Ground Self-Defense Force members and raised concerns about Japan’s defense capabilities.

Three Ground Self-Defense Force tank crew members were killed and another injured when a shell exploded at 8:39 a.m. on April 21 during a live‑fire exercise at the Hijudai Training Area in Oita ...

(CNN) — Officials have lifted all evacuation orders related to an overheating chemical tank in southern California, a day after a crack in the structure eliminated the risk of a catastrophic blast.

The threat of a failing chemical tank in Orange County exploding has been eliminated following an overnight operation, California fire officials say. Division Chief Craig Covey said on Monday that the ...

Emergency officials lifted an evacuation order Monday for some of the people who live near a damaged tank containing a hazardous chemical in Southern California after temperatures inside the tank fell ...

Firefighters grappling since last week with ways to reduce the threat of a toxic chemical tank explosion shared what they called "incredibly positive news" in a Monday morning update on the days-long ...

A crack has relieved some pressure in a damaged chemical tank and the temperature of the highly flammable gas inside is continuing to fall, leading authorities to say Monday they believe the risk of a ...

Officials have lifted all evacuation orders related to an overheating chemical tank in southern California, a day after a crack in the structure eliminated the risk of a catastrophic blast.