Currently no active leak from failing chemical tank, California officials say
More than 40,000 Californians have been evacuated due to a toxic chemical leak from a tank at an aerospace facility. The chemical, methyl methacrylate, poses significant risks, and authorities are investigating the cause of the leak. Evacuation orders remain in place as officials work to mitigate the situation and prevent further hazards.
- ▪Over 40,000 people were evacuated from the area surrounding the Garden Grove facility.
- ▪The tank contains approximately 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable substance.
- ▪Authorities are investigating the cause of the leak and have set up evacuation centers.
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More than 40,000 Californians evacuated due to chemical tank leak23 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTabby WilsonLos Angeles Times via Getty ImagesMore than 40,000 people have been evacuated after a toxic chemical started to leak from a tank at an aerospace manufacturing facility in the US.The tank in southern California contains an estimated 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly volatile and flammable substance used in the production of plastic. The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) issued initial evacuation orders for the area surrounding the Garden Grove facility on Thursday afternoon, after reports of a tank temperature increase.The evacuation zone has been expanded and the cause of the leak is being investigated.OCFA officials say there are three tanks at the…
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