40,000 under evacuation orders after chemical tank leak in Southern California
Summary
A chemical tank at an aerospace plastics plant in Southern California is leaking a hazardous chemical called methyl methacrylate, leading to evacuation orders for about 40,000 people. Authorities are working to stop the leak and prevent the tank from exploding or cracking, but the exact timing of a possible failure is unknown.Key Facts
- A storage tank holding 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate overheated and released vapors in Garden Grove, Orange County.
- Around 40,000 people in Garden Grove and five nearby cities were ordered to evacuate.
- The chemical is used to make plastic parts for commercial and military aircraft.
- No injuries or deaths have been reported so far.
- Emergency crews have stabilized the tank’s temperature to prevent immediate failure.
- Containment barriers like sandbags were set up to stop chemical spills from reaching water sources.
- The chemical’s vapors can cause health problems such as breathing issues, eye irritation, nausea, and headaches.
- The company, GKN Aerospace, is working with hazardous material teams and continues monitoring the situation.
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