Toxic chemicals rain from sky as terrifying leak at SoCal plant forces evacuations
A toxic chemical leak at a Garden Grove aerospace facility has prompted evacuations in the area. The leak involved methyl methacrylate, a chemical used in plastics and manufacturing, from a large tank. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as authorities continue to manage the situation.
- ▪A leak of toxic chemicals forced evacuations in Garden Grove, California.
- ▪The chemical involved is methyl methacrylate, used in plastics and manufacturing.
- ▪Firefighters responded to a vapor release from a 34,000-gallon tank.
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Metro breaking Toxic chemicals rain from sky as terrifying leak at SoCal plant forces evacuations By Kevin Barr Published May 22, 2026, 10:09 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A leak of toxic chemicals from a massive tank at a Garden Grove aerospace facility forced evacuations to be reissused on Friday, a day after residents were first ordered out of the area. Firefighters on Thursday afternoon responded to a vapor release from a 34,000-gallon tank containing methyl methacrylate at the site on the 12100 block of Western Avenue, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. A leak of toxic chemicals from a massive tank at a Garden Grove aerospace facility forced evacuations.
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