What to know about California chemical tank set to explode or leak
Summary
A chemical tank holding 7,000 gallons of a flammable substance is leaking at an aerospace facility in Southern California, causing the evacuation of tens of thousands of nearby residents. Fire officials are working to keep the tank cool to prevent it from exploding or spilling chemicals.Key Facts
- The tank is at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California.
- It contains methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable chemical used in making plastics.
- The chemical can irritate lungs, skin, and eyes, and cause nausea and dizziness.
- The tank is "inevitably" going to fail but the exact time is unknown.
- Firefighters have built sandbag barriers to stop spilled chemicals from entering water systems.
- An explosion could spread harmful chemical particles into the air and affect nearby fuel tanks.
- Over 40,000 people living within one mile of the site have been evacuated.
- No injuries or harmful chemical releases into the air have been reported so far.
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