The Steam Tunnel

Hint: Where is the steam tunnel?

Nested hint: How do I open the hatch?
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Nested hint: How can I stop the rats from getting me?
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Hint: What do I do at the dead end?

Nested hint: I can't get into the Tunnel with the flask [??]!
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