US chemical tank disasters remain rare despite recent incidents, experts say
Summary
A large chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, recently caused concern but did not explode or spill. Experts say chemical accidents are very rare in the U.S. because tanks follow strict safety rules, although when accidents happen, they can be very serious.Key Facts
- A 7,000-gallon chemical tank nearly caused a disaster in Garden Grove, California.
- Chemicals like methyl methacrylate, ammonia, and hydrogen sulfide are commonly stored in U.S. industrial sites.
- The Chemical Safety Board investigated only five major chemical accidents in 2024 and 2025.
- About 12,000 industrial sites with hazardous chemicals are regulated by OSHA in the U.S.
- Tanks are built to high safety standards, making failures very rare.
- The 1984 Bhopal disaster in India led to stronger U.S. safety laws and regulations.
- A recent explosion at a paper mill in Longview, Washington, caused nine deaths linked to a chemical tank failure.
- People can ask local fire departments for information on chemicals stored near them.
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