40,000 People Ordered Evacuated After SoCal Chemical Leak As Authorities Try To Prevent Explosion
Authorities in Southern California have ordered the evacuation of approximately 40,000 residents due to a chemical leak at an aerospace facility. The leak involved methyl methacrylate, a hazardous chemical that poses health risks. Emergency services are actively managing the situation to prevent further danger to the public.
- ▪A large tank at GKN Aerospace began leaking hazardous vapors, prompting the evacuation order.
- ▪Methyl methacrylate can cause irritation and severe health issues with prolonged exposure.
- ▪Emergency responders have implemented measures such as an overhead sprinkler system and firefighting drones.
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US 40,000 People Ordered Evacuated After SoCal Chemical Leak As Authorities Try To Prevent Explosion (Photo by Blake Fagan / AFP via Getty Images) John Oyewale Contributor May 23, 2026 4:01 PM ET May 23, 2026 4:01 PM ET John Oyewale Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Authorities in Southern California have evacuated about 40,000 people after a large tank containing a hazardous chemical on the premises of an aerospace giant began spewing vapor…
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