California: 40,000 people ordered to evacuate over chemical leak fears
Summary
Authorities in Orange County, California ordered 40,000 people to evacuate due to a chemical leak risk at a GKN Aerospace facility. A storage tank containing a flammable chemical called methyl methacrylate was damaged and could either spill or explode, creating serious safety concerns.Key Facts
- A chemical leak risk started Thursday at a GKN Aerospace site in Garden Grove, California.
- The storage tank involved held methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable chemical used in making plastics.
- Damage to a valve on the tank made it harder to fix the problem fully.
- On Friday, evacuation orders were expanded to six cities, affecting 40,000 people.
- Orange County fire officials warned the tank could either spill 6-7,000 gallons of chemicals or explode, potentially damaging nearby tanks.
- About 15% of residents under evacuation orders were refusing to leave their homes.
- Authorities stressed the importance of following evacuation orders to stay safe.
- GKN Aerospace is part of a British company that manufactures airplane engines and parts.
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