Newsom declares state of emergency for chemical leak as officials seek solutions
Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Orange County after a toxic chemical tank began leaking at an aerospace facility. Authorities evacuated over 44,000 people as they try to prevent the tank, which contains a dangerous chemical called methyl methacrylate, from overheating and possibly exploding.Key Facts
- The chemical tank is located at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Orange County, California.
- The tank holds about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a flammable and toxic chemical.
- Temperatures inside the tank are rising, reaching 90 degrees, raising risk of explosion or chemical spill.
- Officials have evacuated more than 44,000 residents nearby to keep them safe.
- Firefighters attempted a risky operation to check another nearby tank but found the situation worsened.
- Methyl methacrylate is a respiratory irritant that can cause lung, skin, and eye irritation, plus dizziness.
- Experts say the chemical can cause a “runaway reaction” where heat triggers more heat, possibly leading to fire or explosion.
- Air and temperature monitoring continues using drones and other equipment as firefighters explore solutions.
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