California chemical tank has cracked causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuate
A chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, California has cracked, prompting a state of emergency and the evacuation of 50,000 residents. The tank contains 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly toxic and flammable substance. Emergency responders are working to manage the situation and prevent a potential explosion while ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
- ▪The cracked tank is located at an aerospace manufacturing plant in Garden Grove, California.
- ▪Methyl methacrylate is a highly toxic chemical that can cause serious health issues and is flammable.
- ▪Emergency teams are spraying the tank with water to keep it cool and prevent an explosion.
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National California chemical tank has cracked causing state of emergency, thousands to evacuate May 24, 20266:14 PM ET Geoff Brumfiel An aerial view of water being sprayed onto an overheated 34,000-gallon tank at GKN Aerospace on May 23, 2026 in Garden Grove, California. A malfunctioning tank at an aerospace plant has the potential of a chemical leak or explosion. Apu Gomes/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Apu Gomes/Getty Images Some 50,000 residents of Garden Grove, California remain under an evacuation order Sunday as emergency response teams struggle to deal with a potentially explosive situation at a nearby aerospace manufacturing plant. Here's the latest on what's happening at the plant, and what could yet come.
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