What to know about LA chemical tank set to explode or leak
A chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Los Angeles is at risk of exploding or leaking, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents. The tank contains 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable substance used in plastics. Emergency crews are working to cool the tank and prevent a hazardous incident, with no injuries reported so far.
- ▪The tank holds a highly volatile substance that could lead to an explosion.
- ▪Residents within a one-mile radius have been evacuated due to safety concerns.
- ▪Efforts are ongoing to keep the tank cool and prevent a chemical spill.
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U.S. Los Angeles tank holding dangerous chemicals is set to explode or leak, officials say. Here's what to know By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen May 23, 2026 / 11:20 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Tens of thousands of Southern California residents have been evacuated after officials warned a leaking chemical tank holding a "highly flammable" substance at an aerospace facility would inevitably fail and potentially explode.
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