Overheated chemical tank in southern California ‘will fail’, EPA chief says
Summary
A chemical tank containing a flammable substance in Orange County, California, is overheating and at risk of failure, which could cause an explosion. About 50,000 people have been evacuated as officials work to control the situation and prevent a disaster near Disneyland.Key Facts
- The chemical tank holds 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a flammable chemical used in making plastics and resin.
- The tank is overheating, and government officials warn it may fail and potentially explode.
- The worst-case scenario is an explosion that could cause other tanks to explode, prompting large-scale evacuations.
- Around 50,000 residents near Garden Grove have been evacuated for safety.
- Firefighters have found a crack in the tank, which may help them plan how to fix the problem.
- Officials are cooling the tank with water and adding chemicals to nearby tanks to reduce explosion risks.
- Air quality tests around the area currently show no pollution or danger levels.
- Two residents have filed a lawsuit against the tank's owner, GKN Aerospace, over the incident and its effects on their safety and property.
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