Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say
Summary
Fire officials in Orange County, California, have stopped the threat of a chemical tank explosion after cooling efforts. The tank, holding a flammable chemical called methyl methacrylate, had a crack but no current leaks. About 50,000 people remain evacuated as a precaution.Key Facts
- The chemical tank contains methyl methacrylate, a flammable substance used in making plastics.
- The tank developed a crack and bulged, raising concerns about an explosion.
- Fire crews cooled the tank by spraying water, lowering its temperature from 100°F to 93°F.
- Officials declared the risk of a BLEVE (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion) eliminated after overnight work.
- No chemicals are currently leaking from the tank.
- About 50,000 people in cities including Garden Grove and Anaheim are still under evacuation orders.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to the situation.
- Emergency crews prepared containment plans to prevent chemical spills from reaching drains or the ocean.
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