Overheated chemical tank in southern California ‘will fail’, EPA chief says
Officials in Orange County, California, have warned that an overheated chemical tank is likely to fail, raising concerns of a potential explosion. Approximately 50,000 residents have been evacuated as a precautionary measure, with the Environmental Protection Agency monitoring the situation closely. While the most catastrophic scenario involves multiple explosions, the current assessment suggests a low-volume release of chemicals is more probable.
- ▪The overheated chemical tank is located near Disneyland and contains 6,000-7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate.
- ▪California Governor has declared a state of emergency due to the looming chemical disaster.
- ▪Residents have been evacuated from their homes due to the potential risk of explosion.
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A drone view shows water being sprayed during a chemical incident in Garden Grove, California, on 23 May. Photograph: David Swanson/ReutersView image in fullscreenA drone view shows water being sprayed during a chemical incident in Garden Grove, California, on 23 May. Photograph: David Swanson/ReutersCaliforniaOverheated chemical tank in southern California ‘will fail’, EPA chief saysLee Zeldin says ‘low-volume release’ of flammable chemicals is most likely amid fears of explosion at Orange county facility near DisneylandGloria OladipoSun 24 May 2026 15.36 EDTLast modified on Sun 24 May 2026 15.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGovernment officials in Orange county, California, have warned that an overheated chemical tank “will fail” and could result in a chemical explosion in the…
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