Potential crack on California toxic chemical tank may ease pressure as officials race to prevent explosion
Officials in California are monitoring a potential crack in a toxic chemical tank that may be relieving pressure and reducing the risk of an explosion. The tank, located at a GKN Aerospace facility, holds methyl methacrylate, a hazardous substance. Evacuation orders are in place for tens of thousands of residents as crews work to mitigate the situation.
- ▪A potential crack in a toxic chemical tank may be easing pressure and reducing explosion risk.
- ▪The tank holds methyl methacrylate, prompting evacuation orders for 50,000 residents.
- ▪Crews are working around the clock to monitor the situation and mitigate risks.
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U.S. newsPotential crack on California toxic chemical tank could be easing pressure as officials race to prevent explosionCrews have been dumping water on the tank at a facility in Garden Grove for days in an effort to cool its internal temperature.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleCalifornia crews race to avoid toxic chemical tank explosion02:05Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 24, 2026, 9:50 PM EDTBy Marlene Lenthang, Steve Patterson and Shanshan DongLA PALMA, Calif.
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