Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank
Summary
A chemical tank at an aerospace plastics factory in Garden Grove, Southern California, overheated and cracked, leading to an evacuation of about 50,000 people. Authorities are spraying water to cool the tank and prevent an explosion, while monitoring air quality and chemical leaks.Key Facts
- The tank contains 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a chemical used to make plastic parts for aircraft.
- The tank overheated on Thursday and started releasing vapors.
- The tank cracked over the weekend, which may have reduced the risk of a major explosion.
- No injuries have been reported so far.
- Firefighters are spraying water to keep the tank cool.
- The temperature inside the tank rose to 100°F (37.7°C) on Sunday, up 10°F (5.5°C) from Saturday.
- Approximately 50,000 residents have been evacuated with no clear timeline for their return.
- Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and requested federal emergency support from President Donald Trump.
- Air pollution tests around the area showed normal levels, and special equipment is used to detect any gas leaks.
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